Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes & Olives, a dish that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. This recipe combines succulent chicken thighs marinated in zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs, paired beautifully with tender artichokes and briny olives. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a showstopper on any dining table. With its healthy ingredients and gourmet presentation, it’s bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup green or kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Marinade chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, deglaze with chicken broth or white wine. Add olives and artichokes.
- Return chicken to the skillet; cover and simmer on low for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish with fresh parsley and optional honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg