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Chicken Thighs with Lemons Olives and Capers
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Chicken Thighs with Capers, Lemons, and Olives

Chicken Thighs with Capers, Lemons, and Olives is a main course dish that is easy to prepare in a single pan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Chicken Thighs
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 261kcal

Materials

  • 2 lemons sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 1 tbsp
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken thighs each cut in half
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup olives
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat
  • Add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  • Add lemon slices and sear until browned, 3-5 min on each side.
  • Transfer lemons to a plate.
  • Season the thighs with salt & pepper
  • Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to the hot pan
  • Sear the chicken thighs until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.
  • Add the rest of the olive oil to the pan and the minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring so the garlic doesn't burn
  • Add the green olives, capers and chicken broth.
  • Add the reserved chicken and any juices, plus the reserved lemons and their juices
  • Cook over high heat until the broth is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the butter and parsley and cook for another minute.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to plates and spoon the olives, capers, lemons on top.
  • Serve with a green salad on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.7g | Protein: 24.3g | Fat: 13.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 64.9mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 186.7mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 2.4g | Vitamin A: 1104IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 16.5mg | Iron: 10mg