Chicken With Roasted Lemons, Green Olives, and Capers

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Chicken With Roasted Lemons, Green Olives, and Capers recipe for a quick and easy family dinner
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 thin lemon slices ( from 2 lemons )
olive oil
4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup sliced pitted green Sicilian olives or 1/2 cup other green olives in brine
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup butter , cut into 4 pieces
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
490
Sugar
2g
Fat
35g
Chicken With Roasted Lemons, Green Olives, and Capers is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The dish features tender and juicy chicken breasts that are cooked to perfection and seasoned with salt and pepper. The addition of roasted lemons, green olives, and capers gives the dish a bright and tangy flavor that complements the chicken perfectly. The sauce is made with chicken stock, butter, and flour, which creates a rich and velvety texture that is perfect for spooning over the chicken. This delicious and satisfying meal is sure to become a family favorite.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 450°F.
2.Brush 1 side of each lemon slice lightly with oil.
3.Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; dust lightly with flour.
4.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy large ovenproof skillets over medium-high heat.
5.Add 2 chicken breasts to each skillet and cook chicken until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
6.Transfer skillets to oven and bake chicken until cooked through, about 12 minutes.
7.Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
8.Add lemon slices and sauté until browned in spots, about 2 minutes per side.
9.Add olives and capers and sauté 2 minutes longer.
10.Add stock and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
11.Remove from heat; add butter and whisk just until melted.
12.Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
13.Transfer chicken to plates.
14.Spoon sauce, olives, and lemon slices over chicken.
15.Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

PROS

This recipe is quick and easy, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

The combination of lemon, olives, and capers gives the dish a bright and tangy flavor.

Chicken is a good source of lean protein, making this a relatively healthy dish.

CONS

The use of butter and flour to make the sauce can make this dish higher in calories and fat.

Not suitable for people with allergies to chicken, olives, or capers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of lean protein, making this dish a healthy option.
Lemons are high in vitamin C, which supports immune function and skin health.
Olives are a good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and contain antioxidants.
Capers are low in calories and high in antioxidants.
This dish also contains parsley, which is a good source of vitamin K.

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