Best 4 Chicken Basque With Olives Artichokes Recipes

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Chicken Basque with olives and artichokes is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of the Basque region of Spain with the rustic charm of French cuisine. This hearty and satisfying dish, bursting with color and texture, is made with tender chicken, succulent olives, piquant artichokes, and a rich, savory sauce. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe guide will provide you with all the information and instructions you need to create a delicious and authentic Chicken Basque with olives and artichokes that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND OLIVES



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Imbued with the classic Mediterranean flavors of artichokes, garlic, mint and olives, this braised chicken is complex and highly satisfying, with a white wine sauce brightened with lemon. Fresh artichokes have the most pronounced character and meatiest texture, but if you can't get them or don't want to go to the trouble of cleaning them, you can substitute frozen artichoke hearts (you'll need a 9- or 10-once package). Serve this with crusty bread for sauce-mopping.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     one pot, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lemons
3 medium artichokes, about 1 1/2 pounds
3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Pinch red pepper flakes
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup pitted olives, halved (use black, green or a mix)
2 large rosemary branches
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, as needed
Chives or mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into a large bowl of water. Discard the outer leaves of each artichoke. As you do so, and as you continue cleaning the artichokes, dip them into the lemon water to stop the cut sides from browning. Use a paring knife to peel the base and stems. Slice off the top third of each artichoke. Slice the artichokes in half lengthwise. Using a teaspoon or grapefruit spoon, scoop out the hairy chokes inside, pulling out any prickly purple leaves as well. Slice each half into three pieces. Put trimmed artichoke pieces in lemon water until needed.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper. In a large (12-inch) ovenproof skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sear in batches until well browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add artichokes and garlic to pan, adding more oil if needed, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute more.
  • Pour in wine and stir in olives, rosemary branches and grated zest of 1/2 lemon. (Do not discard after zesting.) Return chicken to pan. Bring liquid to a simmer.
  • Cover pan and transfer to oven. Cook until chicken is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. (Check white meat after 25 minutes and remove from oven if done.) Transfer chicken to a plate and place skillet over medium-high heat. Simmer until pan juices thicken and become saucelike, about 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in butter.
  • Return chicken to pan and sprinkle with cheese. Adjust oven heat to broil and place pan in the oven until cheese is melted and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. (Watch carefully to see that it does not burn.) Squeeze juice of remaining lemon half over pan and serve garnished with chives or mint if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1047, UnsaturatedFat 45 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 77 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1364 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

DOUBLE-DUTY CHICKEN WITH OLIVES & ARTICHOKES



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My grandmother came from the region around Seville, Spain, where olives are produced. They get a starring role in her scrumptious chicken. -Suzette Zara, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings plus leftovers.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bone-in chicken thighs (3 pounds), skin removed if desired
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey
GREMOLATA:
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken thighs in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, brown chicken on both sides. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker., Sprinkle garlic, lemon zest, thyme and rosemary over chicken. Top with artichoke hearts, olives and bay leaf. In a bowl, mix orange juice, broth and honey; pour over top. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove bay leaf., Reserve 4 chicken thighs for Double-Duty Chicken & Feta Spinach Salad; cover and refrigerate. To serve remaining chicken, mix gremolata ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken and artichoke mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 971mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CHICKEN PROVENçAL WITH OLIVES & ARTICHOKES



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Cater for a crowd with this easy, hearty chicken casserole that evokes summer in Provence using a fragrant selection of herbs, tomatoes, olives and artichokes

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2½kg chicken, jointed (ask your butcher to do this)
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
200ml white wine
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp thyme leaves
10 ripe plum tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp tomato purée
½ tsp herbes de Provence
1 tbsp fennel seeds
500ml chicken stock
1 celery stick, finely diced
15 button or silverskin onions, or small shallots, peeled
285g jar chargrilled artichoke hearts, drained
100g pitted green olives

Steps:

  • Tip the chicken into a large bowl or dish and add the garlic, wine, 2 tbsp oil and the thyme. Season with 2 tbsp flaky salt and mix well until completely coated. Cover and chill for at least a few hours, but preferably overnight.
  • Heat grill to high. Arrange the plum tomatoes on a tray, cut-side up, drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp oil and grill for 15 mins, or until charred. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large casserole dish or flameproof roasting tin. Scrape the marinade off the chicken pieces back into the bowl and fry the chicken in batches for about 15 mins until the skin is golden and crisp - watch out, the oil has a tendency to sputter. Remove the chicken from the dish and pour off the oil. Place the dish back on the heat, add the tomato purée and cook for 2 mins, then add the herbs, fennel seeds, remaining marinade and chicken stock. Bring up to the boil, add the grilled tomatoes, then simmer gently for 20 mins.
  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 4. Nestle the chicken pieces back into the dish, then stir them in to coat in the sauce. Scatter over the celery, button onions and artichokes. Bring up to a simmer, pop the lid on, then transfer to the oven and cook for 1 hr. Remove the lid and stir in the olives. Season to taste and leave everything to settle for 15 mins before serving straight from the dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium

PRESSURE-COOKER CHICKEN WITH OLIVES & ARTICHOKES



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My grandmother came from the region around Seville, Spain, where olives and red wine are produced. Those ingredients get starring roles in her scrumptious chicken. -Suzette Zara, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bone-in chicken thighs (3 pounds), skin removed if desired
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey
GREMOLATA:
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken thighs in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. In batches, brown the chicken on all sides., Sprinkle garlic, lemon zest, thyme and rosemary over chicken. Top with artichoke hearts, olives and bay leaf. In a bowl, mix orange juice, broth and honey; pour over top. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure. Remove bay leaf. , Mix gremolata ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken and artichoke mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling later on.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The fresher and better quality your ingredients are, the better your dish will taste. Look for organic, free-range, and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure you don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
  • Patience is key: Don't rush the process. Let the chicken cook slowly and evenly over medium heat. This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for artichokes and olives, but you can also add other vegetables such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini.
  • Season to taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to your own taste. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as desired.

Conclusion:

Chicken Basque is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and olives is flavorful and satisfying, and the sauce is rich and creamy. Serve it with rice or pasta for a complete meal.

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