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Spiced Chicken with Olives and Lemon
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Instructions
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Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat, add onion and garlic, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and saute until golden, about 4-5 minutes.
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Add the juice of one lemon and next 5 ingredients; stir 1 minute. Add broth and reserved olive juice and bring to boil.
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Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/2 tsp salt add to skillet. Add the remaining 8 lemon wedges and olives. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25-35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally. Transfer chicken to platter and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bloom Your Spices First 🌟Toast the ground ginger, cinnamon, cumin, and paprika in the hot pan for 30 seconds before adding chicken to unlock their essential oils and deepen their aromatic flavors exponentially.
- Caramelize Onions Separately ✨Cook diced onions on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden before adding chicken, ensuring sweet caramelization rather than steaming them alongside the meat.
- Add Lemon Juice at the End 🍋Squeeze fresh lemon juice only in the final 2 minutes of cooking to preserve its bright acidity and prevent it from becoming bitter or overly mellowed by heat.
- Pat Chicken Dry for Better Searing 💧Use paper towels to thoroughly dry chicken breasts before searing, which removes moisture blocking direct contact with the pan and creates a golden, flavorful crust.
- Use Castelvetrano Olives Whole 🫒Keep these buttery, mild olives whole and add them in the last 3 minutes to prevent them from becoming mushy while allowing their delicate flavor to infuse the broth.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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