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+ servings

Lemon Olive Chicken

A flavorful and quick chicken dish featuring bright lemon and briny olives, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • to taste salt and fresh ground black pepper

Chicken

  • 6 pieces skinless boneless chicken thighs

Skillet

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 small lemon thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup white wine use your favorite
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup marinated olives

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Combine garlic paste, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and rub the paste into the chicken until evenly coated; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or pan over medium-heat.
  • Remove previously prepared chicken thighs from the bowl and add them to the hot oil. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until chicken begins to brown; turn them over and continue to cook for about 5 more minutes, or until browned.
  • Remove chicken thighs from skillet and set aside.
  • Add the onions and garlic to the pan; season with salt and cook for about 3 minutes, or until onions are soft. Stir frequently.
  • Lower heat to a medium and add the lemon slices and wine, stirring to loosen any browned bits stuck to the bottom; cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, return the thighs to the skillet, and bring to a boil; lower heat to a simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the olives and continue simmering for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 7 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed, but not all of it.
  • Serve chicken and ladle olives and liquid over the chicken thighs.

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.