Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes & Olives

 

 

Featured on Facebook from New Mediterranean Kitchen Recipes

 

 

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lemon, sliced thinly

Juice of 1 lemon

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved

1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tbsp capers (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare the Chicken:

Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.

Add Vegetables and Broth:

Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.

Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, then arrange lemon slices on top of the chicken.

Add artichokes, olives, cherry tomatoes, and capers around the chicken.

Bake:

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F or 74°C).

Serve:

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice, couscous, or roasted potatoes.

Tips:

Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness!

Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.

Perfect for a quick and elegant dinner!

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Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 30minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

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This dish is shared on from a Facebook post 22nd March 2025

from Amina Brown Mediterranean Diet Easy Recipes, also featured in 

Heavenly Recipes and Sarah Brokenshire

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This will definitely appeal to our grandchildren, they look pretty

and have delicious ingredients.

 

 

Ingredients:

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• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 packet taco seasoning

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• 24 wonton wrappers

• 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)

• 1/2 cup salsa (for topping)

• 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)

• Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes & Olives

• Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lemon, sliced thinly

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp dried thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved

• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 2 tbsp capers (optional)

• Instructions

• Preheat Oven:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

• Prepare the Chicken:

• Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.

• Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

• Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.

• Add Vegetables and Broth:

• Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.

• Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, then arrange lemon slices on top of the chicken.

• Add artichokes, olives, cherry tomatoes, and capers around the chicken.

• Bake:

• Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F or 74°C).

• Serve:

• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice, couscous, or roasted potatoes.

• Tips:

• Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness!

• Add red pepper flakes for a little heat.

• Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.

• Perfect for a quick and elegant dinner!