Best 7 Chicken With Lemon And Olives Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable chicken recipes, each bursting with unique flavors and aromas. From the classic combination of lemon and olives to the vibrant spice blend of harissa, these dishes offer a tantalizing array of options for any occasion.

Embark on a Mediterranean adventure with our Chicken with Lemon and Olives, where tender chicken breasts are bathed in a zesty lemon sauce, complemented by the savory richness of olives and capers. Transport yourself to North Africa with our Harissa Chicken, where the vibrant flavors of harissa, a fiery chili paste, dance on your palate, creating a dish that is both bold and aromatic.

For a touch of rustic charm, try our Tuscan Chicken, featuring succulent chicken thighs braised in a flavorful broth infused with herbs, tomatoes, and white wine. Experience the vibrant flavors of Spain with our Chicken with Piquillo Peppers, where tender chicken is nestled amidst a medley of sweet and smoky piquillo peppers, creating a vibrant and unforgettable dish.

Whichever recipe you choose, you're in for a delightful culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a journey of culinary exploration with our exquisite chicken recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH OLIVES, CAPERS AND LEMONS



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Provided by Heidi

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lemons (, sliced 1/4 inch thick)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 skinless (, boneless chicken thighs, about 1 pound)
1-2 tablespoons rice flour or all-purpose flour
1 fat garlic clove (, minced)
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup Sicilian green olives
1/4 cup capers
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parsley
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a medium-large, high sided skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add half of the lemon slices and sear until browned, 3-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate. Season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and black pepper and dust with rice flour, shaking off the excess. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot pan and sear the chicken pieces until golden brown, about 5 minutes each side. Transfer to another plate and finish searing the rest of the chicken pieces, then transfer to the same plate as the rest of the chicken.
  • Add the rest of the olive oil to the pan and the minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring so the garlic doesn't burn and become bitter. Add the green olives, capers and broth. Add the reserved chicken and any juices that have been released plus the reserved lemons and their juices and cook over high heat until the broth is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and parsley and cook for another minute. Season with more kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Transfer to plates and spoon the olives, capers, lemons and sauce on top.
  • Serve with sautéed spinach, kale or swiss chard on the side.

SKILLET LEMON CHICKEN WITH OLIVES AND HERBS



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Chicken breasts cooked in a skillet with green olives, lemon and fresh herbs.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 8 oz boneless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 teaspoons all purpose or gluten free flour
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup pitted chopped olives
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
optional (4 thin lemon slices)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F with the rack in the center position.
  • Heat the oil in a 10 inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper then sprinkle with flour. When oil is hot, sear chicken about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Add garlic, wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme and olives. Top with lemon slices if desired, transfer the pan to the oven and bake about 10 minutes, until 165F in the center.
  • Serve hot topped with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece chicken, Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Protein 52.5 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Sodium 541.5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0.5 g

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND LEMON



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Olive     Sauté     Low Cal     Dinner     Lemon     Healthy     Cinnamon     Simmer     Cumin     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Meyer lemons or regular lemons
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 4 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, skin removed
1/2 cup green olives

Steps:

  • Cut 1 lemon into 8 wedges. Squeeze enough juice from second lemon to measure 2 tablespoons; set wedges and juice aside. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sprinkle with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add next 5 ingredients; stir 1 minute. Add broth; bring to boil. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Add lemon wedges. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Add olives and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to skillet. Increase heat to high; boil uncovered to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over chicken.

LEMON AND OLIVE CHICKEN



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It takes just a few minutes more to make a big batch of this Mediterranean-style chicken than it does to prepare a small one. Eat half now; freeze the rest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 bone-in chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup green olives, pitted and halved
2 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. In two batches, sear chicken, skin side first, until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Cut lemons in half lengthwise and then into thin slices crosswise. If the skillet is dry, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions and garlic, and cook over medium heat until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon slices, olives, stock, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Put chicken on top of vegetables, pour in any accumulated juices from the plate, and sprinkle with thyme and crushed red pepper. Cover, and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 34 g

MOROCCAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH OLIVES



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Make and share this Moroccan Lemon Chicken With Olives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 onion, medium, peeled, quartered
1 medium garlic clove, peeled, minced
2 large chicken breasts
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups water, divided
1 pinch saffron
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of, minced
1/4 cup green olives, pitted, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1/2 cup couscous
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

  • In food processor, finely chop onion & garlic.
  • Dredge chicken in flour.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat, then saute chicken & onion mixture until mixture has softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup water, the saffron, ginger, cumin, paprika, salt & lemon zest.
  • Bring to boil, then reduce heat & simmer, covered, 35 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from sauce & allow to cool a few minutes.
  • Cut chicken into small pieces, then put meat back into sauce.
  • To the sauce add lemon juice, olives, cilantro & pepper, & simmer gently 5 minutes.
  • While chicken is cooking, in a medium saucepan bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil.
  • Add couscous & bring back to a boil, then remove from heat & allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken mixture over couscous & serve.

CHICKEN WITH OLIVES AND LEMON



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Make and share this Chicken With Olives and Lemon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (used 1/2 tsp and was very hot next time use only 1/4 tsp.)
salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
24 pimento stuffed olives, coarsely chopped (used 12 kalamata olives)
8 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well. Add chicken; toss to coat.
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  • Combine flour, juice, and broth, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Sprinkle flour mixture over chicken, tossing to coat.
  • Top chicken with olives and lemon.
  • Bake at 325 for 1 hour or until thermometer registers 180 degrees.

CHICKEN TAGINE WITH OLIVES AND PRESERVED LEMONS



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This rich and fragrant chicken stew is laden with complex flavors and spices reminiscent of the sort you might encounter in a mountainside cafe in Morocco. Save yourself the cost of a plane ticket, however, and make this at home. First, rub the chicken with a redolent combination of garlic, saffron, ground ginger, paprika, cumin, turmeric and black pepper, then pop it into the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours to marinate. Once that's done, brown the chicken parts, and remove from the pan, making room for a pile of sliced onions that you'll sauté until golden brown. Nestle a cinnamon stick into the tangle of onions, pile the chicken parts on top and scatter with slices of preserved lemons and olives, a combination of green and kalamata. Add a bit of chicken stock and lemon juice, then cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through, and your house smells amazing.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, pulverized
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 chicken, cut in 8 to 10 pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced thin
1 cinnamon stick
8 calamata olives, pitted and halved
8 cracked green olives, pitted and halved
1 large or 3 small preserved lemons (sold in specialty food shops)
1 cup chicken stock
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, saffron, ginger, paprika, cumin and turmeric together. If not using kosher chicken, add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pepper to taste. Rub chicken with mixture, cover, refrigerate and marinate 3 to 4 hours.
  • Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add chicken, and brown on all sides. Remove to platter. Add onions to skillet, and cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer to tagine, if you are using one, or leave in skillet. Add cinnamon stick.
  • Put chicken on onions. Scatter with olives. Quarter the lemons, remove pulp and cut skin in strips. Scatter over chicken. Mix stock and lemon juice. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover tagine or skillet. Place over low heat, and cook about 30 minutes, until chicken is done. Scatter parsley on top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 628, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 874 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chicken: Opt for a free-range or organic chicken for the best flavor and texture.
  • Season the chicken well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper to season the chicken. This will help to bring out the natural flavors of the chicken.
  • Brown the chicken before cooking: Browning the chicken in a hot skillet will help to create a crispy skin and seal in the juices.
  • Use a variety of olives: Different types of olives will add different flavors to the dish. Try using a combination of green and black olives.
  • Add the lemon juice and zest at the end: Adding the lemon juice and zest at the end of cooking will help to preserve their bright flavor.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This classic dish is a delicious and easy way to enjoy chicken. The combination of lemon, olives, and herbs creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

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