Spiced Chicken with Olives and Lemon Recipe
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- Castelvetrano olives
- Lemons
- Onion
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt
- Paprika
- Ground cumin
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground ginger
Preparation:
1. Sauté Onions: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat, add onion and garlic, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and sauté until golden, about 4-5 minutes.
2. Lemon and Spices: Add the juice of one lemon and all remaining spices. Stir 1 minute until fragrant. Add broth and reserved olive juice and bring to boil.
3. Add Chicken: Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and add to skillet. Add the remaining lemon wedges and the olives. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25-35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally.
Additional Tips:
Chicken: If you prefer, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
Olives: While green olives are traditionally used, you can experiment with black olives or even stuffed olives for a unique twist.
Ground Cumin: If you don’t have ground cumin, you can substitute it with ground coriander for a different but equally delicious flavor profile.
Paprika: Smoked paprika can be used instead of regular paprika to add a smoky dimension to the dish.
Fresh Lemon: If you don’t have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice in a pinch, but fresh lemon wedges will always add an extra touch.
