Mediterranean Chicken with Lemons and Olives
Mediterranean Chicken with Lemons and Olives is a vibrant dish that infuses your dinner table with rich flavors. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant sauce made from zesty lemons, savory olives, and aromatic herbs. Ideal for weeknight meals or entertaining guests, this dish guarantees satisfaction for everyone at the table. You’ll love how the tangy lemon and briny olives combine to create a deliciously complex flavor profile that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 6 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste (or minced garlic)
- teaspoon dried oregano
- teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small lemon (thinly sliced)
- cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup marinated olives
Instructions
- Combine garlic paste, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken thighs for about 5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, saut onions and minced garlic until softened. Add lemon slices and white wine; cook for about 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, return chicken to the skillet, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in marinated olives and cook for an additional 10 minutes until flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg