5.0 from 3 votes
Roast Chicken with Caramelized Lemons, Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
This roast chicken recipe has quickly become one of my trusted, tried and true dinner entrees for a plethora of reasons. It's super simple (hello only 5 ingredients and only one pan) and incredibly delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 570 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
- 4 chicken breasts, bone in and skin on
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lemon, cut in half
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- handful of thyme (about 8-10 stems)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, make sure they are very dry, and sprinkle the top with the salt.
- Place the chicken breasts, skin side down, in the heated oil and sear for 5 minutes, or until skin is crisp and golden brown.
- Flip the chicken over. Add the lemon, olives, tomatoes and thyme to the skillet and transfer to the oven.
- Roast for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
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Notes
- The chicken breasts I used were 3/4 pound each.
- The chicken breasts I used were 3/4 pound each.
Nutrition Information
Calories
570kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
61g
(122%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
1120mg
(47%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 1120mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.