Best 7 Green Olive Chicken I Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Green Olive Chicken, a symphony of Mediterranean flavors that will transport you to sun-kissed shores. This culinary masterpiece showcases succulent chicken pieces enveloped in a vibrant green olive sauce, exuding an enticing aroma that awakens the senses.

Embark on a culinary journey with three distinctive recipes that cater to diverse preferences. The first recipe presents a classic rendition of Green Olive Chicken, a timeless dish that harmonizes chicken, green olives, and a medley of aromatic spices. For those seeking a zesty twist, the second recipe introduces a tangy Lemon-Garlic Green Olive Chicken, where zesty lemon and pungent garlic dance in perfect harmony. And for a touch of indulgence, the third recipe unveils a Creamy Green Olive Chicken, a luscious creation that blankets tender chicken in a velvety green olive and cream sauce.

Each recipe in this article promises an exquisite dining experience, offering a tantalizing interplay of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES



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Fragrant, hard spices and green olives are a savory combination. Blanching olives softens the flavor and takes out some of the brininess, but leaves the fruitiness.

Provided by Jamie Geller Test Kitchens

Categories     Main, Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 - 4 pounds chicken leg-thigh combination pieces
1½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, such as Colavita
1 onion, medium diced
2 teaspoons ginger, peeled and minced
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon dried turmeric
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups green olives, pitted and halved
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Garnish: cilantro leaves, sliced lemons

Steps:

  • 1. In large deep skillet over medium-high heat, warm evoo. 2. Sprinkle chicken pieces with one-half teaspoon salt and the pepper. 3. Add chicken to skillet, skin-side down, and cook, turning, until well browned, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and remove chicken to a plate. 4. To same skillet, add onion pieces, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, garlic, bay leaf cumin, paprika, and cayenne. 5. Cook together, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, about 5 minutes. 6. Add remaining teaspoon of salt and stir well. Add chicken stock; raise heat to medium-high and return chicken to pan, skin-side up. Continue cooking at low simmer. 7. While chicken is cooking, prepare olives by covering them with water in a small saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat; drain water and repeat. 8. Add drained olives to chicken cooking on stove. Continue cooking until chicken is done, about 15 minutes total from the time it is returned to the pan. 9. Add lemon juice and stir well. Add cilantro and stir. Serve immediately. Source: National Chicken Council

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN AND OLIVES



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The sharp, briny bite of olives is the dominant flavors here, which is why it pairs so well with chicken breast. This is one of those dishes where, if you tasted the chicken and sauce separately, you probably wouldn't be very impressed, but together they're magic.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup sliced shallots
½ cup pitted and sliced green olives
½ cup brine-cured pitted olives, such as Kalamata, halved lengthwise and brine reserved
1 cup chicken broth
1 lemon, zested and juiced
½ teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into four pieces

Steps:

  • Season skin-side of chicken with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Turn breasts over and season skinless side with salt, black pepper, cayenne, and herbes de Provence. Turn again so that the skin-side is facing up; rest for 10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place chicken skin-side down in hot oil. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook chicken until skin is well-browned, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until just browned, about 2 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir shallots in the hot skillet until just softening and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir olives into shallots and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the skillet; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the reserved olive brine, lemon zest, and cumin; increase heat to high and cook until sauce is reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and return chicken, skin-side up, to the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Stir parsley and butter into sauce, stirring continuously until butter is melted and sauce is shiny. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 206.6 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 69.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 901.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND WHITE WINE



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In 2004, Mark Bittman introduced this recipe to Times readers as part of a spirited argument for chicken thighs over breasts. That argument reaches peak awesomeness here, with the chicken browned and slightly braised, with olives and walnuts, and a slight acid zing from the wine and lemon.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 leg-thigh pieces chicken, cut in 2, or 8 thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups white wine
1 cup cracked green olives
1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
1/2 cup broken walnut pieces
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put oil in a deep skillet or casserole, preferably nonstick. Turn heat to medium-high. When oil is hot, add chicken, skin side down, and brown it well, rotating and turning pieces as necessary, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • With chicken skin side up, add wine and olives. Adjust heat so mixture simmers vigorously, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • When chicken is almost done, place sliced lemon on it, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Arrange chicken and lemon on a platter, and stir walnuts into sauce. Taste, and adjust seasoning, then spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 447, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 608 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES



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Make and share this Chicken with Green Olives recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1/4 cup minced onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons paprika
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup green olives, pitted
minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Pat chicken dry.
  • Add to skillet and brown well on all sides.
  • Add onion, garlic, bay leaves and season to taste.
  • Cook 2 minutes.
  • Pour in wine and cook until evaporated.
  • Blend in tomato paste and paprika.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add broth; cover and cook 15 minutes.
  • Add olives and cook until chicken is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Great served with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.7, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 614, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 28.2

CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES



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This dish, which draws inspiration and ingredients from Moroccan cooking, is astonishing for its complexity, even in this simple form. It features sweet spices like cinnamon and ginger offset by garlic and paprika. But what makes it a real winner is the combination of those flavors with lemon and green olives, both of which have a mouth-puckering quality that, combined with the spice mix, is enchanting.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, one pot, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 to 4 pounds leg-thigh pieces of chicken, cut in two, excess fat removed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons peeled and minced ginger
1 1-inch cinnamon stick, or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups chicken stock or water
1 1/2 cups green olives, drained and pitted
Lemon juice to taste
Chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Put oil in deep skillet or casserole. Turn heat to medium-high and wait a minute, until oil is hot. Add chicken, skin-side down, and brown it well, rotating and turning pieces as necessary and sprinkling with salt and pepper as they cook; 10 to 15 minutes total. Turn heat to medium, remove chicken and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat.
  • Add onion, ginger, cinnamon, garlic, cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon or more of pepper and some salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until onion softens. Add stock and raise heat to medium-high; return chicken to pan, skin-side up. Cook at a lively simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add olives and continue to cook until chicken is done, another 10 to 15 minutes or so. Add lemon juice, then taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 363, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 930 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

OLIVE CHICKEN I



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A tasty, lemony, Moroccan dish that goes well with rice. Note: Be careful with the salt as the olives are already salty.

Provided by NIBLETS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pound pitted green olives
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add onions, and sprinkle with ginger and paprika. Saute until onions are golden.
  • Place chicken on top of onions. Add about 1 to 2 cups of water, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olives. Cook about 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 170.3 mg, Fat 51.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 2340.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of olives. The recipe calls for green olives, but you can also use black olives or a combination of both.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. The recipe includes oregano, thyme, and rosemary, but you can also add other herbs like basil, marjoram, or sage. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked through before serving. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check the temperature with a meat thermometer.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. The chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Green olive chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with green olives, herbs, and spices. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

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