Ingredients for Everyday Food Lemon And Olive Chicken
- Chicken Breast Halves
- Salt And Pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Green Olives
- Chicken Stock
- Dried Thyme
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
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How to Make Everyday Food Lemon And Olive Chicken
- Sprinkle 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper over chicken breasts.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken breasts, skin-side down (if using bone-in, skin-on chicken), in two batches for 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
- If needed, add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet and cook until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Add 1 lemon, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted), 1/2 cup chicken stock, and 2 cups water to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Pour any accumulated juices from the plate into the skillet.
- Sprinkle with 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through (about 15 minutes), or internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
15g
Carbs
2g
