Sauteed Chicken with Green Olives and Cilantro Recipe

Name: Sauteed Chicken with Green Olives and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup minced onion; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; One 2-inch cinnamon stick; 3 saffron threads; 2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; Salt and freshly ground pepper; One 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 2 tablespoons minced green olives; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup minced onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
One 2-inch cinnamon stick
3 saffron threads
2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
Salt and freshly ground pepper
One 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons minced green olives
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 500.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a small saucepan.
3
Add the onion, ginger, garlic, cinnamon and saffron and cook over moderate heat until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the chicken stock and season with salt and pepper.
5
Increase the heat to high and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by three-quarters and becomes syrupy, about 20 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
8
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet.
9
Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
10
Turn the chicken and cook for 2 minutes.
11
Turn the pieces skin side down and roast in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced.
12
Remove the cinnamon stick from the sauce.
13
Add the olives and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with pepper.
14
Rewarm the sauce over low heat for 1 minute.
15
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and the 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro.
16
Arrange the chicken on plates and spoon the sauce around it.
17
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup minced onion, 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Chicken with Green Olives and Cilantro falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sauteed Chicken with Green Olives and Cilantro

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