MEDITERRANEAN LEMON OLIVE CHICKEN

Mediterranean Lemon Olive Chicken image

Provided by Chef Patience

Categories Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons
2 medium onions, Chopped
4 garlic cloves, Chopped
1 cup olive, pitted and halved (recipe says green, I would use black)
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in large skillet, and quickly sear the chicken on both sides. Chicken should be golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Set aside.
Slice lemons thinly, and then cut slices in half.
If necessary, add the remaining oil to the pan. Fry the onion and garlic until soft, but not brown.
Add the lemons, olives, broth, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Place the chicken in the skillet on top of the veggies and sprinkle with thyme and red pepper.
Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 677.1, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 17.2