Mediterranean Lemon Olive Chicken Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a 9x13 inch baking dish, grate the peel from 1/2 the lemon, squeeze out the juice (about 1/4 cup) and add to peel with the oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Stir until mixed.
• Remove skin from chicken pieces and discard. Coat chicken pieces with the lemon mixture and arrange, bone-side up, in the baking dish. Cover dish and bake for 20 minutes. Turn and baste chicken.
• Reduce heat to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and bake uncovered, basting every 10 minutes, for about 30 more minutes. Serve chicken with pan juices.

QUICK MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH OLIVES RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add the Seasoning ingredients (rosemary, oregano, salt and cayenne) and mix together. Keep aside.
• Now take a clean plate and place the chicken breasts on it.
• Season the chicken breasts on both sides and let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Heat a large pan/skillet and add olive oil.
• Now add the seasoning chicken breasts (all 4) and saute for 2-3 minutes each side till they are fully cooked (they would turn golden brown once cooked).
• Remove the chicken over kitchen/paper towel.
• Heat the same pan with leftover olive oil and add smashed garlic.
• Add chopped red onion and saute for 2 minutes till the onions are golden brown and caramelized.
• Now add the olives (black and green) and saute.
• Add a sprig of fresh rosemary and saute everything.
• Add cooked some more olives, butter, and olive brine. Saute and cook for another minute.
• Add the chopped lemons and saute
• Now add the cooked chicken and saute everything.
• Let this cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the white wine or chicken/veggie stock (whatever you are using). Stir and let this cook for 2 minutes.
• Finally, add chopped parsley and chopped rosemary sprig.
• Give everything a good mix and turn off the heat.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and add serve hot.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add the spices and mix to make the spice mixture.
• In another bowl or large measuring cup, combine the lemon juice, olive oil and garlic to make the marinade.
• Pat the chicken dry and season with kosher salt and pepper and sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides.
• Place the chicken in a bowl and add the onions. Pour in the marinade and work the chicken a bit to make sure all the pieces are well covered with the marinade.
• Leave the chicken to marinate at room temperature while you heat up the grill or griddle. OR, if you have the time, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours (or up to 8 hours).
• When ready, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat (or an outdoor grill over medium-high heat). Do not add oil yet to the pan. Add the lemon halves, flesh side down, and grill briefly. Remove the grilled lemons and set aside for now.
• Now, brush the pan with a little extra virgin olive oil. Using a pair of tongs, add the chicken pieces in one layer (discard any remaining marinade). Cook for 6 minutes or so on each side or until chicken is well cooked through (you can adjust heat to medium, if needed. If using an outdoor grill, carefully oil the grates and cook the chicken over medium-high heat for the same amount of time. (Chicken's internal temperature should register 165 degrees F).
• Transfer the grilled lemon chicken to a serving platter. Add the grilled lemons (which you can squeeze for a little more juice), and garnish with parsley. See notes for serving ideas.

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper and place in an earthenware baking dish in one layer, skin side up. Sprinkle with red pepper, garlic, fennel and rosemary and drizzle with olive oil. Rub seasoning into thighs on all sides. Tuck lemon wedges here and there. Let marinate for 15 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Put baking dish in oven, uncovered, and roast until skin browns lightly, about 20 minutes. Scatter olives evenly over chicken and add broth. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour, until meat is very tender when probed with a skewer.
• Remove thighs and lemon wedges and arrange on a platter. Keep warm. Pour pan juices into a saucepan and quickly skim fat from surface. Over high heat, simmer rapidly until reduced by half. Spoon juices over chicken, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

LEMONY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Place chicken breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Brush lemon juice mixture over chicken.
• Place potatoes, red bell pepper strips, red onion, and lemon slices in a bowl, pour remaining lemon juice mixture over vegetables, and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables and lemon slices around chicken breasts in baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; brush chicken and vegetables with pan drippings. Continue baking until chicken is browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 30 more minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Mix flour and seasoning in shallow dish. Reserve 1 tablespoon. Moisten chicken lightly with water. Coat evenly with remaining flour mixture. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Cook 1/2 of the chicken pieces 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining chicken, adding additional oil if necessary. Remove chicken from skillet. Mix broth, lemon juice and reserved flour mixture in medium bowl until well blended. Add to skillet. Bring to boil, stirring to release browned bits in bottom of skillet. Stirring frequently, cook 5 to 7 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Return chicken to skillet; cook until heated through. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with cooked pasta or rice, if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN LEMON OLIVE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in large skillet, and quickly sear the chicken on both sides. Chicken should be golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Set aside.
• Slice lemons thinly, and then cut slices in half.
• If necessary, add the remaining oil to the pan. Fry the onion and garlic until soft, but not brown.
• Add the lemons, olives, broth, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Place the chicken in the skillet on top of the veggies and sprinkle with thyme and red pepper.
• Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked, about 15 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• In a 9x13 inch baking dish, grate the peel from 1/2 the lemon, squeeze out the juice (about 1/4 cup) and add to peel with the oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.
• Stir until mixed.
• Remove skin from chicken pieces and discard.
• Coat chicken pieces with the lemon mixture and arrange, bone side up, in the baking dish.
• Cover dish and bake for 20 minutes.
• Turn and baste chicken.
• Reduce heat to 400°F (205°C) and bake uncovered, basting every 10 minutes, for about 30 more minutes.
• Serve chicken with pan juices.