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mediterranean lemon olive chicken

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Quick and easy, this is a lovely recipe! Served with couscous or rice, this delightful dish is a must try!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mediterranean lemon olive chicken

  • 4 lg
    chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp
    za'atar spice blend, divided
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    smoked paprika, divided
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste, divided
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    freshly ground black pepper, or to taste, divided (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    white onions, sliced (lyonnaise cut)
  • 3 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/2 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 c
    freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    cornstarch (mixed in 1/3 cup cold water)
  • 1/2 c
    queen stuffed olives
  • 1/2 c
    black olives

How To Make mediterranean lemon olive chicken

  • 1
    Season breasts with za’atar, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
  • 2
    In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and when it gets hot, add the chicken breasts, seasoned side down. Season the top with the same seasonings; za’atar, smoked paprika, sea salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Cook the meat until just golden brown before flipping and cooking the other side, about 6 minutes depending on the thickness.
  • 4
    Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
  • 5
    Add sliced onions and season with sea salt. Sauté for 2 minutes or until they start to soften. If needed, add a little more oil before adding garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
  • 6
    Add chicken broth and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • 7
    Return the chicken back to the skillet including any accumulated juices and spoon sauce over.
  • 8
    Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
  • 9
    Transfer breasts back to the plate and increase the heat to high. When it starts simmering vigorously, add cornstarch mixture and stir until it thickens.
  • 10
    Add green and black olives, stir well before returning the chicken breasts, flipping them to coat with the sauce. Serve immediately.
  • 11
    To view this delightful one-pot recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>> https://youtu.be/EinFI7BqRLY
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