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Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Recipe

This Mediterranean Lemon Chicken is the dictionary definition of a wholesome and visually appealing dinner made in one-pot. Ready in less than an hour, it is the perfect weeknight dinner or weekend feast.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 583 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 pounds bone-in skin on chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2/3 pound Yukon gold potatoes washed and halved (or quartered, depending on the size)
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup large pitted green olives such as Castelvatrano
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 6-7 sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions

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  1. Prep chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Pat dry chicken thighs with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Brown chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet set over medium heat. Sear the chicken, skin-side down, until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Do your best not to move them so much. Chicken should release once it is properly seared.
  3. Add vegetables and broth: Add in the potatoes and garlic and spread them around the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring it to a boil.
  4. Add the rest: Add in the olives. Distribute the slices of lemon and thyme evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
  5. Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until chicken is fully cooked and tender, 20-25 minutes.
  6. Serve: Serve immediately alongside your favorite rice, bulgur, quinoa, or salad.

Notes

  • While it might come as an extra step, searing the chicken helps build flavor and give the overall dish a deeper and more complex taste. Plus, the leftover little bits of the caramelized meat at the bottom of the pan mixed with potatoes create rich, savory flavors as they bake in the oven.
  • Bring the leftovers to room temperature before storing them. Once cooled, transfer them into an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • Reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Or, reheat in a skillet on the stove, with plenty of the chicken juices or a splash of water, until warmed through.
  • Yield: Depending on the size of your chicken thighs, this recipe yields 5-6 thighs with plenty of potatoes to serve with on the side. 
  • Do not skip the browning of the chicken: While it might come as an extra step, searing the chicken helps build flavor and give the overall dish a deeper and more complex taste. Plus, the leftover little bits of the caramelized meat at the bottom of the pan mixed with potatoes create rich, savory flavors as they bake in the oven.
  • Plating: When plating, be sure to drizzle the juices over the chicken and potatoes.
  • Storage: Bring the leftovers to room temperature before storing them. Once cooled, transfer them into an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • Reheat: Reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Or, reheat in a skillet on the stove, with plenty of the chicken juices or a splash of water, until warmed through.
  • This recipe is adapted from Martha Steward's Braised Chicken with Potatoes, Olives and Lemon recipe with minor changes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 583kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 212mg (71%) Sodium 969mg (40%) Potassium 874mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Vitamin C 37mg (41%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 583

% Daily Value*

Calories 583kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 212mg 71%
Sodium 969mg 40%
Potassium 874mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 240IU 5%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.