Best 5 Olive Lemon Chicken With Bulgur Wheat Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our Olive Lemon Chicken with Bulgur Wheat. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of tangy olives, zesty lemons, and succulent chicken, all nestled atop a bed of fluffy bulgur wheat. Embark on a sensory adventure as you savor the vibrant flavors of the marinated chicken, infused with a symphony of herbs and spices. The bulgur wheat, a nutty and wholesome grain, provides a satisfying textural contrast to the tender chicken, while the vibrant medley of vegetables adds a burst of freshness. Discover a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite, making this dish a true masterpiece.

**Additional Recipes to Delight Your Palate:**

* **Creamy Lemon Chicken:** Indulge in the velvety embrace of this creamy lemon chicken, where tender chicken breasts bask in a luscious sauce infused with lemon zest, garlic, and a touch of cream.

* **One-Pot Lemon Chicken and Rice:** Experience the simplicity and convenience of this one-pot wonder, where succulent chicken and fluffy rice come together in a flavorful broth enhanced by lemon, garlic, and herbs.

* **Lemon Garlic Chicken:** Delight in the classic combination of lemon and garlic in this timeless dish. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection, bathed in a tantalizing sauce of lemon juice, garlic, and butter, resulting in a symphony of savory and tangy flavors.

Embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse collection of lemon chicken recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless classic. From the vibrant Olive Lemon Chicken with Bulgur Wheat to the comforting Creamy Lemon Chicken, these dishes promise to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND BULGUR SKILLET



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You'll be delighted by the incredible results from this one-pot wonder: tender bulgur, creamy feta, and moist chicken. You don't even need a sauce since there's so much flavor in the pan. It's a complete meal, though you could serve with a side salad if you'd like. Though you can swap dried oregano for fresh if you don't have fresh on hand, we strongly urge you to stick with the fresh dill flourish at the end; it adds a burst of herbal goodness that you just won't get from dried. If you don't have a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, you can use any other medium-sized ovenproof skillet.

Provided by Julia Levy

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4 (serving size: 3/4 cup bulgur mixture and 1 chicken breast)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
1/2 cup uncooked bulgur
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
4 cups chopped fresh kale (about 2 1/2 oz.)
1/2 cup thinly sliced bottled roasted red bell peppers
1 cup unsalted chicken stock
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Add chicken to pan; cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add remaining oil to pan. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add bulgur and oregano; cook, stirring often, until fragrant and toasted, about 2 minutes. Add kale and bell peppers; cook, stirring constantly, until kale begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add stock and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper; bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Nestle chicken into bulgur mixture; place skillet in oven. Bake at 400°F until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with feta. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with dill, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 137 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 663 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN BULGUR SKILLET



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This recipe was passed on to me by a friend. I've altered it slightly to suit our tastes. We like it with a fresh green salad. -Leann Hilmer, Sylvan Grove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
2/3 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 cups bulgur
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons raisins
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook and stir the carrots, onion, nuts, caraway seeds and cumin until onion starts to brown, 3-4 minutes. , Stir in bulgur. Gradually add broth; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; add the raisins, salt, cinnamon and chicken. Cover and simmer until bulgur is tender, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

LEMON BROILED CHICKEN WITH BULGUR SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup bulgur wheat
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup lemon juice (from 4 to 6 lemons)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small shallot, minced
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 boneless, skin-on chicken pieces (4 breasts and 4 thighs), trimmed of excess fat
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh mint
2/3 English cucumber, diced (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Put the bulgur, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover immediately, remove from the heat and let stand until all of the water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Position an oven rack in the top of the oven, put a baking sheet on the rack and preheat the broiler on low. (If the broiler has just 1 setting, preheat the baking sheet on a rack 8 inches from the broiler.)
  • Add the lemon juice, mustard, garlic and shallot to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Whisk in 1 teaspoon salt and a couple turns of ground black pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until well combined. Pour half of the mixture into a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Reserve the remaining half for the bulgur.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade, turning to coat evenly. (The chicken is ready for cooking immediately, but you can also marinate it, refrigerated, for up to 12 hours before cooking.)
  • Carefully remove the preheated baking sheet from the oven. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the marinade), sprinkle with salt and pepper and arrange skin-side up on the baking sheet. Broil until the chicken is crispy and golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece registers 175 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, toss the bulgur with the tomatoes, parsley, mint, cucumbers and reserved marinade. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the chicken to a large platter and serve with the bulgur salad.

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN AND BULGUR



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breasts
8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces chopped (1 2/3 cups)
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup bulgur
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
1/8 teaspoon coriander
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 cups no-salt-added chicken stock
1 lemon to yield 1/4 teaspoon grated rind and 1 teaspoon juice
Few shakes salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat on high a nonstick skillet that is large enough to hold all the ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-high, and add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Saute the chicken breasts until golden on both sides. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, chop whole onion. Add the remaining oil to the pan, and saute the onion until it softens and begins to turn golden. Meanwhile, mince garlic and add.
  • Stir in the bulgur, cardamon, coriander and cumin and mix well. Add the stock, and reduce heat to medium-low. Return the chicken to the pan, cover and continue cooking until liquid has been absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, grate lemon rind, squeeze juice and add both to pan as chicken and bulgur cook. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 429, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1159 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

OLIVE & LEMON CHICKEN WITH BULGUR WHEAT



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This tasty recipe goes together in about 45 minutes total and all in one pot! It takes its flavor cues from Moroccan tagines, which are flavorful without being too spicy. Lemon, olives, garlic, cumin, coriander, ginger and nutmeg meld to make a delicious one dish meal. Bulgur is parboiled and dried, unlike cracked wheat which...

Provided by Heidi Hoerman

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium lemon, both juice and zest, which will be used separately
1/2 tsp ginger, ground
1/2 tsp coriander, ground
1/2 tsp cumin, ground
1/2 tsp nutmeg, freshly ground
1/4 tsp sea salt (omit if using boxed or canned chicken broth)
1/4 tsp black or white pepper, freshly ground
8 oz chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c finely chopped celery, onion, or a combination.
4 clove garlic, minced
6 to 8 medium olives, sliced (use greek or other european-style olives)
1 c bulgar wheat
2 c strong chicken broth or stock
2 to 3 c fresh spinach (about 1/2 bag), chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Set the lemon zest aside for later use. In a bowl big enough to hold the chicken, whisk together lemon juice, ginger, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, salt (if using) and pepper.
  • 2. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and toss in the lemon and spice marinade to coat thoroughly. Allow to rest 10 minutes.
  • 3. In a large saute pan with cover, heat the olive oil on medium-high until shimmering. Drain away the excess marinade saute the chicken in the olive oil 5 to 6 minutes, turning to cook on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, leaving any remaining oil in the pan. The chicken will cook more with the bulgur wheat so it need not be thoroughly cooked at this point.
  • 4. In another container, heat the chicken broth or stock to boiling. This is most easily done in a pyrex measuring cup in the microwave.
  • 5. Briefly saute the celery (and/or onion) and garlic in the remaining olive oil. Add the olive and the bulgur and stir to coat. Allow the bulgur to toast for about 2 minutes.
  • 6. Add the chicken cubes, chicken stock and lemon zest. Stir to mix. Cover and turn heat to medium low. Allow to simmer 5 minutes.
  • 7. Put the spinach on top of the now-swelling bulgur mixture, cover, and continue to simmer another 5 minutes.
  • 8. Stir in the spinach, cover, and simmer a final 5 minutes for a total of 15 minutes simmering. Test the bulgur for doneness. It should be al dente yet tender.
  • 9. Serve hot.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to use a lot of lemon. The acidity of the lemon will help to balance out the richness of the chicken and bulgur wheat.
  • Roast the chicken and vegetables together. This will help to create a flavorful, crispy skin on the chicken and tender, roasted vegetables.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will add depth and complexity to the flavor of the dish.
  • Serve the chicken and bulgur wheat with a simple salad or roasted vegetables. This will help to lighten up the dish and make it more refreshing.

Conclusion:

This olive lemon chicken with bulgur wheat is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is roasted until crispy and flavorful, and the bulgur wheat is cooked in a flavorful broth with herbs and spices. The combination of the chicken, bulgur wheat, and roasted vegetables is sure to please everyone at the table.

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