Description
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes and Olives brings sunshine straight to your dinner table from Greece’s coastal kitchens. Tangy lemons, briny olives, and tender artichokes dance with juicy chicken, creating a simple yet spectacular meal that feels like a quick Mediterranean vacation.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Zest and juice the entire lemon into a mixing bowl. Your marinade will burst with bright citrus flavor.
- Mince 3 garlic cloves finely and add them to the lemon mixture. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil into the marinade. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Place 4 chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring each piece gets fully coated. Refrigerate for 30-120 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Each side should develop a crispy exterior.
- Drain 1 can of artichoke hearts and slice ½ cup Kalamata olives. Scatter them around the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the 375°F oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley and crumble ¼ cup feta cheese over the dish before serving.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in a sealed bag for even coating and easier cleanup.
- Use room temperature chicken to ensure more even cooking and better browning.
- Select firm, tender artichoke hearts that aren’t too soft or mushy for the best texture.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm all ingredients are certified gluten-free and serve with cauliflower rice instead of traditional grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg