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Skillet Chicken with Olives

Skillet Chicken with Olives

A comforting and flavorful dish featuring chicken thighs cooked with olives, garlic, and fresh herbs, all in one skillet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 to 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup mixed olives, pitted
  • 5 cloves garlic, smashed or minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, roughly chopped
  • 1 large lemon, half sliced and half juiced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine, optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Remove chicken from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking and pat dry.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken skin-side down.
  4. Cook for 6-7 minutes without moving until a golden crust forms, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
  6. Lower heat to medium, add garlic and lemon slices, sauté for 2 minutes.
  7. Deglaze the pan with white wine or chicken broth, scraping up brown bits.
  8. Add olives and oregano, stir to combine.
  9. Nestle chicken back into the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  10. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and garnish with extra herbs before serving.

Notes

Ensure chicken skin is dry for crispiness. Use high-quality olives for best flavor.