OLIVE AND LEMON CHICKEN

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I cut this from a magazine about 10 years ago and still make it frequently. People always love it and ask for the recipe. The honey is a very important step to finish it off.

Provided by Amanda in Adelaide

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

200 g black olives, pitted
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
50 g chilled butter
4 chicken, maryland or 8 pieces chicken
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
2 lemons, cut into 3mm thick slices
2 teaspoons dried herbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons honey
fresh ground black pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2249.3, Fat 161.6, SaturatedFat 47.9, Cholesterol 718.5, Sodium 1241.8, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 173.9

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