Description
Zesty Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes and Olives brings sunshine to your dinner table, delivering bold Mediterranean flavors in one skillet. Tender chicken marinated with tangy lemon and herbs creates a simple yet satisfying meal your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Produce:
- 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
Pantry and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create your marinade.
- Coat your chicken breasts completely in the marinade, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.
- Refrigerate and let the chicken absorb flavors for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Scatter halved artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives around the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the entire skillet into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Verify chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove skillet from oven and let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the dish for a bright, fresh finish.
- Optional: Garnish with crumbled feta, halved cherry tomatoes, and red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for better heat distribution and a perfect golden-brown sear on the chicken.
- For extra tenderness, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating.
- Drain artichoke hearts well to prevent excess liquid from making the dish watery during baking.
- Swap chicken with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version that still captures the Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg