Everyday Food Lemon and Olive Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this zesty and flavor-packed Everyday Food Lemon and Olive Chicken. Tender, golden-seared boneless chicken thighs are simmered in a fragrant sauce of fresh lemon juice, pitted green olives, and garlic, complemented by aromatic rosemary and a touch of chicken broth for depth. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe strikes the perfect balance of savory and tangy, with caramelized lemon slices adding a burst of brightness and visual appeal. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pan dish is simple enough for busy evenings yet elegant enough to impress guests. Serve it with crusty bread, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for lovers of quick, wholesome, and citrus-forward recipes, Lemon and Olive Chicken is sure to become a dinnertime staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 whole Lemon
- 1 cup Pitted green olives
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Cut one of the lemons into thin slices and add them to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes to caramelize slightly.
Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and sprinkle the olives around them.
Add the rosemary sprigs and the juice of the second lemon to the dish.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon slices or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1139 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 40.7 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 534 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
