Best Lemon Olive Chicken Recipes

LEMON AND OLIVE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. In two batches, sear chicken, skin side first, until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Cut lemons in half lengthwise and then into thin slices crosswise. If the skillet is dry, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions and garlic, and cook over medium heat until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon slices, olives, stock, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Put chicken on top of vegetables, pour in any accumulated juices from the plate, and sprinkle with thyme and crushed red pepper. Cover, and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.

OLIVE GARDEN POLLO LIMONE (LEMON CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over high heat.
• Lightly coat chicken with flour shaking off excess.
• Cook in skillet until brown and nearly cooked through.
• Remove chicken and reserve on the side.
• Add 1/2 tsp oil to the skillet reducing heat to low.
• Saute green onions and garlic until tender.
• Deglaze the pan with broth and wine (scraping browned bits from pan).
• Add lemon juice and parsley.
• Bring mixture to a boil over high heat (3 min).
• Add lemon peel and salt and pepper to taste.
• Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.
• Cover skillet for 5 minutes over medium-low heat turning chicken once.
• Plate the chicken and top with sauce and parsley for garnish.

LEMON-OLIVE CHICKEN WITH ORZO

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides; remove from pan., Add broth to skillet; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Return chicken to pan. Cook, covered, 5-8 minutes or until pasta is tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH FRUITY OLIVE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting through the thickest part of the breast, stopping 1cm before the edge, then opening out like a book. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, chilli flakes and garlic. Pour half over the chicken and marinate for 15 mins.
• Meanwhile, put the couscous and sultanas in a bowl, then pour over the stock. Cover the bowl with cling film and leave for 5 mins.
• Heat a griddle or non-stick frying pan, remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 4 mins on each side until golden and cooked through.
• Fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir in the olives, chickpeas, parsley and the other half of the marinade. Season and serve with the chicken.

GOLDEN LEMON-OLIVE CHICKEN WITH PINE NUT COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bay leaves and garlic and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir for 3 to 4 minutes, then cover the pan and sweat the onions for3 to 4 minutes more. Uncover the pot and stir in the olives.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon butter in a medium-high sided skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Slice 2 lemons and gently brown the slices, in 2 batches. As they brown, add them to the pan with the onions. Add 3 more tablespoons butter to the pan and let it melt, then add saffron threads and the zest of l lemon to the melted butter and stir for 1 minute. Whisk in the flour, cook for a minute more, then whisk in 2 1/2 cups of the chicken stock. Season the sauce with turmeric, cumin and cinnamon and let thicken for a couple of minutes. Stir in the juice of remaining 2 lemons and reduce the heat to low. Add the chicken and sauce to the onions and gently stir to combine. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal or, cover the pan to warm the chicken through and combine flavors.
• When ready to serve, prepare couscous. Put the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium pot or pan with tight-fitting lid and let it melt over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and gently toast them to light golden brown. Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Stir in the couscous, turn off heat, cover the pan and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and add the mint and parsley. Spoon the couscous into a serving bowl.
• Transfer the chicken mixture to a serving bowl or platter and serve with the couscous.

PROVENCAL LEMON OLIVE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place onion in 4-quart CROCK-POT® slow cooker. Arrange chicken thighs over onion. Place lemon slice on each thigh. Add olives, brine, herbes de Provence, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Slowly pour in chicken broth.
• Cover; cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours or on HIGH 3 to 31/2 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in parsley before serving.

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.

OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN WITH LEMON MARJORAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• PICCATTA BATTER:.
• Combine eggs, cheeses, parsley and basil together in a large mixing bowl.
• CHICKEN:.
• Flour the chicken breast in the flour mixture and dip it in the Piccatta batter.
• Coat evenly on both sides.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
• Carefully place it in the skillet and fry.
• When edges are golden brown, turn over and brown the other side.
• Transfer chicken from pan and place it in baking pan.
• Place in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.
• Using the pan the chicken was cooked in, drain all but 1/4 of the oil.
• Over medium heat add the shallots, garlic and herbs, saute until the shallots are transparent.
• Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, white Zinfandel wine and reduce the liquid by 1/2.
• Add the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
• Remove sauce from heat and whip in the cold butter.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pour 2 oz. of the sauce on the plate and place the chicken on top and serve.

GRILLED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS WITH LEMON-GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, lemon juice, zest, vinegar, garlic and pepper. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• For the tapenade: Combine ingredients in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Set aside. Can be made a day ahead.
• For the grill rub: Preheat outdoor grill or grill pan to medium heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and discard marinade. Combine the ingredients for the grill rub and season the chicken breasts with the mixture. Grill the chicken for 7 minutes per side or until the juices run clear. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
• For the orzo: In a large saucepan, add the chicken broth and half the minced garlic. Bring to a boil and stir in the orzo. Cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and remaining minced garlic. Saute for 30 seconds. Add drained orzo, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Remove from heat and keep warm.
• To serve, to place lettuce leaves on a serving dish. On another platter, plate orzo. Slice chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips. Place on top of orzo. Top chicken breast strips with half the tapenade. Place remaining tapenade in a serving dish.
• To serve, spoon orzo and chicken strips into a lettuce leaf, top with tapenade, and roll it up burrito style.

OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350ºF.
• To make the PICCATTA BATTER, combine eggs, cheeses, parsley and basil together in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
• To prepare the CHICKEN, pound chicken breasts until ¼" thick.
• Dredge chicken in the flour mixture and dip it in the Piccata batter; coat evenly on both sides.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet and fry until edges are golden brown on each side.
• Transfer chicken from skillet into a baking pan.
• BAKE in a 350ºF oven for 5-6 minutes, until juices run clear.
• To make the SAUCE, drain 3/4 of the oil from skillet and add the shallots, garlic and herbs.
• Saute over medium heat until shallots are transparent.
• Add lemon juice, lemon zest, white wine and reduce liquid by 1/2.
• Add heavy cream and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
• Remove pan from heat and whip in the cold butter.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To SERVE, pour ¼ cup of sauce on plate and place chicken on top. Serve immediately.

LEMON OLIVE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
• Stir the soup, milk, lemon juice, black pepper and olvies in the skillet. Top with the lemon slices. Heat to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with the rice.

PROVENCAL LEMON AND OLIVE CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1 Place onion in crock pot. Arrange chicken thighs over onion. Place lemon slice on each thigh. Add olives, brine, herbs de Provence, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Slowly pour in chicken broth. 2 Cover; cook on LOW 5-6 hours or on HIGH 3-3 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in parsley before serving.

CHICKEN, OLIVE AND LEMON TANGINE

Steps:

• See notes in Recipe Description above.
• Heat the oven to 180°C Heat the oil in a large lidded casserole or saucepan oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; add to the saucepan and cook, turning, until browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add the onions to the saucepan; cook until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the spices; cook for 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the saucepan with the stock and bring the liquid to a boil. Transfer the saucepan or casserole to the oven, and bake the chicken, covered, until tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Stir in the olives, butter, parsley, coriander and lemons into the saucepan, and cook for 6 minutes. Serve with rice or flatbread.

EVERYDAY FOOD LEMON AND OLIVE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chicken with 1 tsp.
• each salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp.
• of the olive oil over medium heat.
• In two batches, sear the chiken, skin side first, until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the chicken to a plate.
• Cut the lemons in half lengthwise and then into thin slices crosswise.
• If the skillet is dry, add the remaining 1 Tbsp.
• oil.
• Add the onions and garlic and cook over medium heat until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in lemon slices, olives, stock, and 2 cups water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Put the chicken on top of the vegetables, pour in any accumulated juices from the plate, sprinkle with thyme and crushed red pepper.
• Cover and simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.

OLIVE & LEMON CHICKEN WITH BULGUR WHEAT

Steps:

• 1. Set the lemon zest aside for later use. In a bowl big enough to hold the chicken, whisk together lemon juice, ginger, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, salt (if using) and pepper.
• 2. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and toss in the lemon and spice marinade to coat thoroughly. Allow to rest 10 minutes.
• 3. In a large saute pan with cover, heat the olive oil on medium-high until shimmering. Drain away the excess marinade saute the chicken in the olive oil 5 to 6 minutes, turning to cook on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, leaving any remaining oil in the pan. The chicken will cook more with the bulgur wheat so it need not be thoroughly cooked at this point.
• 4. In another container, heat the chicken broth or stock to boiling. This is most easily done in a pyrex measuring cup in the microwave.
• 5. Briefly saute the celery (and/or onion) and garlic in the remaining olive oil. Add the olive and the bulgur and stir to coat. Allow the bulgur to toast for about 2 minutes.
• 6. Add the chicken cubes, chicken stock and lemon zest. Stir to mix. Cover and turn heat to medium low. Allow to simmer 5 minutes.
• 7. Put the spinach on top of the now-swelling bulgur mixture, cover, and continue to simmer another 5 minutes.
• 8. Stir in the spinach, cover, and simmer a final 5 minutes for a total of 15 minutes simmering. Test the bulgur for doneness. It should be al dente yet tender.
• 9. Serve hot.

OLIVE AND LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Chop 2/3 olives and set aside.
• Heat oil and 1/2 butter in a wide pan and cook chicken until browned.
• Add the stock and water.
• Then add the chopped olives, lemon slices and mixed herbs.
• Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Transfer chicken from pan and keep warm.
• Add parsley and remaining whole olives to pan.
• Bring to boil and boil sauce until reduced by half.
• Cut the butter into small pieces and whisk into the sauce.
• Stir in the honey and season to taste with pepper.
• Pour sauce over chicken to serve.

LEMON-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH OLIVE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together., With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the chicken breast; place lemon slices and fennel under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Rub skin with oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt., Roast at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Remove chicken from the oven; cover loosely with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before carving., Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, adding thyme and salt to water before heating. Stir in olives and pine nuts during the last minute of cooking. Serve with chicken.