Spicy Lemon and Olive Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Lemon and Olive Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) each ginger, tumeric, paprika, cayenne, salt; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped garlic; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) chicken broth; 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cumin; 1/2 cup (125 ml) each black, green olives, thin sliced (hint: I prefer to use green olives with pimentos); 1 medium to large onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1
Rinse chicken well.
2
In small bowl mix together ginger, tumeric, paprika, salt, and cayenne.
3
Rub these ingredients into each piece of chicken.
4
Heat olive oil in deep frying pan and add garlic.
5
Saute until garlic is almost transparent
6
Brown chicken on both sides about 5 to 7 minutes.
7
Remove chicken and drain on a paper towel.
8
Drain all but 2 tbsp (30 ml) of oil from the pan.
9
Add onion and cumin, and saute over medium heat.
10
Mix together broth and tomato paste, and add to frying pan.
11
Cook paste mix and onions together for 5 minutes.
12
Add chicken back into pan.
13
Cover and cook over medium heat for about 30 to 40 minutes.
14
Remove chicken from pan onto plate.
15
Add olives and lemon to pan cook for about 5 additional minutes.
16
Spoon tomato mix over chicken and serve.
17
Enjoy!
18
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300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) each ginger, tumeric, paprika, cayenne, salt, 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lemon and Olive Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Lemon and Olive Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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