**Olive Chicken: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish with Three Unique Recipes**
Olive chicken is a delectable dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken with the tangy and aromatic profile of olives. This versatile dish can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, from a classic one-pan skillet meal to a slow-cooked stew or a vibrant and refreshing salad. In this article, we present three distinct recipes that showcase the versatility of olive chicken. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these flavorful and easy-to-follow recipes.
**Recipe 1: Classic Skillet Olive Chicken:**
This recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner option that delivers big on flavor. Pan-seared chicken breasts are smothered in a luscious sauce made with Kalamata olives, capers, and a hint of white wine. Serve it over a bed of rice or pasta for a satisfying and comforting meal.
**Recipe 2: Slow-Cooker Olive Chicken Stew:**
If you're looking for a hearty and comforting dish, this slow-cooker olive chicken stew is the perfect choice. Tender chicken pieces are braised in a flavorful broth infused with the goodness of olives, herbs, and spices. Serve it with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a delightful and wholesome meal.
**Recipe 3: Olive Chicken Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing:**
This vibrant and refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch or a healthy dinner option. Grilled chicken is tossed with mixed greens, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad makes it a delightful and satisfying choice.
QUICK MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH OLIVES RECIPE
Quick Mediterranean Chicken with Olives Recipe: an easy and flavorful Mediterranean Chicken recipe using chicken, olives, rosemary, oregano, white wine/chicken stock with butter. Serve with toasted garlic bread for a perfect meal combo. Glutenfree and under 30 minutes meal.
Provided by Molly Kumar
Categories Entree, brunch
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, add the Seasoning ingredients (rosemary, oregano, salt and cayenne) and mix together. Keep aside.
- Now take a clean plate and place the chicken breasts on it.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a large pan/skillet and add olive oil.
- Now add the seasoning chicken breasts (all 4) and saute for 2-3 minutes each side till they are fully cooked (they would turn golden brown once cooked).
- Remove the chicken over kitchen/paper towel.
- Heat the same pan with leftover olive oil and add smashed garlic.
- Add chopped red onion and saute for 2 minutes till the onions are golden brown and caramelized.
- Now add the olives (black and green) and saute.
- Add a sprig of fresh rosemary and saute everything.
- Add cooked some more olives, butter, and olive brine. Saute and cook for another minute.
- Add the chopped lemons and saute
- Now add the cooked chicken and saute everything.
- Let this cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the white wine or chicken/veggie stock (whatever you are using). Stir and let this cook for 2 minutes.
- Finally, add chopped parsley and chopped rosemary sprig.
- Give everything a good mix and turn off the heat.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and add serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 110 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 48 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 77 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 500 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams unsaturated fat
PAN SEARED CHICKEN WITH OLIVES
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For the chicken: Using a meat mallet, evenly pound the chicken breast halves between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness. Put the chicken into a heavy resealable bag or 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the oil, parsley, shallots and garlic; sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and mix in the bag or toss in the baking dish until the chicken is coated in the marinade. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Using tongs, remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing the oil to drain. (It's ok if some of the garlic and shallots still cling to the chicken.) Discard the marinade.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large (12- to 14-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the chicken breasts, 2 at a time, being sure to space them out in the skillet. (Avoid over-crowding, or you won't get a good sear.) Sear until light golden on the first side, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and sear on the other side until the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Cook the remaining 2 chicken breasts, adding another tablespoon of oil if needed. Reserve the skillet for the sauce.
- For the pan sauce: In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil if using and the garlic; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Set aside.
- Pour out all but 2 tablespoons oil from the skillet. If the skillet is dry and more oil is needed, add about 2 tablespoons. Over medium heat, add the olives and shallots and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook, scraping up any browned bits in the skillet. Whisk in the chicken broth and any pan juices the chicken released on the platter and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has reduced by half. Stir in the mustard, add the seasoned tomatoes and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken on the platter, garnish with chopped herbs if using and serve immediately with the Winter Greens Salad on the side if desired.
- Put the arugula, frisee and radicchio into a salad bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle the vinegar over the greens and toss until coated; drizzle the oil over the top and toss again. Add the cheese, season with salt and pepper and toss until well combined. Serve immediately.
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH OLIVES
While I was visiting my cousin Lilliana in Italy, she made this heavenly chicken for lunch. Now it's a family favorite stateside, too. -Rosemarie Pisano, Revere, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with rosemary, pepper and salt. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides., Add olives, wine and, if desired, capers. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 2-3 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN AND OLIVES
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
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
EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN II
Chicken breasts marinated in Italian-style salad dressing, then baked! It is the easiest and most delicious meal ever and my husband thinks I slave all day to make it!
Provided by MARIONROWE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- To Marinate: Pour salad dressing into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, seal bag and shake to coat. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight (the longer you marinate, the more taste the chicken will absorb).
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove chicken from bag, discarding remaining marinade. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Note: Turn chicken occasionally while baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1296.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
OLIVE OIL-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED CARROTS
Think of this as a weeknight chicken confit, cooked low and slow in plenty of olive oil along with sweet carrots and tangy lemon slices. Save that leftover oil and use it to roast vegetables, fry eggs, jump-start a pasta sauce or, of course, cook more chicken.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- If the carrots have their green tops, trim them so that the stems are about 1/2- to 1-inch long. Save the greens for garnish or for using in salsa verde or pesto. (They can be treated like parsley.)
- Arrange chicken in a large shallow baking dish or shallow braising pot - about 2 1/2 to 3 quarts - so that the legs are snug and lying flat. Scatter garlic head halves, carrots, lemon slices and oregano sprigs among the chicken pieces, nestling everything in there. (It's O.K. if the carrots stick out a bit.) Pour the olive oil over the chicken and vegetables. (Yes, you're using all that oil! Don't worry, it can be repurposed; see Tip.) Season again with salt and pepper.
- Place in the oven, uncovered, and roast until the chicken is so tender it nearly falls off the bone and the carrots and lemons are nicely caramelized, 55 to 65 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Divide chicken, vegetables and lemons among plates (or serve straight from the dish it was cooked in). Scatter with carrot tops, if you have them, and more oregano before eating. Reserve the leftover schmaltzy olive oil in the baking dish for another purpose.
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND OLIVES
A good cook needs an assortment of chicken dishes to fall back on. Aside from roasting or frying (and in addition to grilling), braising chicken is a simple technique to master. Chicken thighs make the best braises; use skin-on bone-in thighs for the best flavor. Though it could be done on the stovetop, this dish is oven-braised. Here are more recipes using chicken thighs.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, roasts, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper and place in an earthenware baking dish in one layer, skin side up. Sprinkle with red pepper, garlic, fennel and rosemary and drizzle with olive oil. Rub seasoning into thighs on all sides. Tuck lemon wedges here and there. Let marinate for 15 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Put baking dish in oven, uncovered, and roast until skin browns lightly, about 20 minutes. Scatter olives evenly over chicken and add broth. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour, until meat is very tender when probed with a skewer.
- Remove thighs and lemon wedges and arrange on a platter. Keep warm. Pour pan juices into a saucepan and quickly skim fat from surface. Over high heat, simmer rapidly until reduced by half. Spoon juices over chicken, sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 510, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 666 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
OVEN FRIED CHICKEN II
I love fried chicken, but it takes so long and is such a big mess. I came up with this one, and have been making it ever since! Everyone I have given the recipe to has loved it as well.
Provided by COOKIE240
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Oven Fried
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place flour in a shallow plate or bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Put the bread crumbs in another shallow plate or bowl and beat the eggs in another bowl.
- Dredge the chicken piece by piece in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, until all pieces are coated. Pour the oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the chicken to the dish and sprinkle with paprika to taste. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn pieces over and bake for another 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drain on paper towels. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 295.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
OLIVE CHICKEN I
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
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:
- Choose the right olives. Kalamata olives are the most popular choice for this dish, but you can use any type of olive you like. Just be sure to choose olives that are pitted and have a good flavor.
- Use fresh chicken. Fresh chicken will give you the best results. If you're using frozen chicken, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you're cooking a lot of chicken, be sure to cook it in batches so that the chicken doesn't overcrowd the pan. This will help the chicken cook evenly.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so be sure to use a good quality oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
- Season the chicken well. Be sure to season the chicken with salt, pepper, and other spices before cooking. This will help the chicken develop a delicious flavor.
- Cook the chicken until it's cooked through. Be sure to cook the chicken until it's cooked through before serving. This will help ensure that the chicken is safe to eat.
Conclusion:
Olive chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give olive chicken a try!
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