Mediterranean Chicken with Lemons and Olives
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Mediterranean Chicken with Lemons and Olives. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish combines tender chicken thighs with zesty lemon slices and briny olives, creating a delightful harmony of tastes that will brighten your dinner table. With easy preparation and wholesome ingredients, this recipe ensures you can serve a nutritious meal without sacrificing flavor. It’s family-friendly, healthy, and guaranteed to become a new favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- 6 skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small lemon (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup white grape juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup marinated olives
Instructions
- Combine garlic paste, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate chicken thighs with the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sear marinated chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and sauté onions and minced garlic until soft.
- Add lemon slices and white grape juice to the skillet; cook for another three minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, return chicken to the skillet, boil then simmer for five minutes.
- Stir in marinated olives and simmer for an additional ten minutes until flavors meld.
- Let rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg