Description
This Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes & Olives recipe is a flavorful and vibrant dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Tender chicken breasts cooked in a lemony sauce with artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley create a delightful combination of flavors. Serve this dish with rice, couscous, or crusty bread for a complete meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
Additional:
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, cook garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Deglaze with wine or broth, then add lemon juice and zest.
- Combine ingredients: Return chicken to the skillet with artichoke hearts and olives. Simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with your choice of side.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- This dish can also be made with chicken thighs or drumsticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg