Everyday Food Lemon and Olive Chicken

"A yummy-looking recipe from Martha Stewart's new Everyday Food magazine. I havent tried it, but if anyone does, let me know how it turns out. Cook time includes prep time. 303 calories 15g of fat 34.3g protein 7g carbs per serving"
 
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Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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.

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Reviews

  1. Definitely 5-star! DH, who isn't wild about olives, even liked this! He enjoys the taste of olives, but won't eat 'em (hey, more for me!). The taste was totally delicious. I made this exactly as written, and it was truly piquant and memorable - I'd definitely make this for company (another dish to make for friends - yea!). The only thing I'd do differently would be to trim all the peel and pith from the lemons, so they can be consumed with the chicken. The lemon peel was a tad too bitter to eat, but this is a nit-pick. The dish is easy and delicious - great recipe, Cookbook Carrie!
     
  2. Very lemony from the rind in the sauce, not too garlicky, and with a little heat from the red pepper flakes! I reduced the recipe to make two huge bone-in chicken breasts, added about 8 ounces sliced mushrooms to my skillet, and made my sauce with 2 cups chicken stock, but no additional water ~ I added a packet of splenda to camouflage the sharpness of the lemon! Made for Chef Shapeweaver's Cooking from the Pantry, Freezer, and Fridge Challenge, Feb/Mar 2012!
     
  3. We really enjoyed this. Very flavorful and simple to do. I didn't do the sauce part, just cooked the chicken with the onion, olives, garlic & lemons. Will make again!
     
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I live in a small town in western colorado and I love to cook. I have 2 children, one is grown and out of the house, the other is in High School. I love reading, birdwatching, growing pretty flowers, Pearl Jam and Colorado Rockies Baseball.
 
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