Best 10 Chicken Stew With Olives And Lemon Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking a tantalizing and flavorful "Chicken Stew with Olives and Lemon". This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, combining tender chicken, tangy olives, vibrant lemon, and a rich, aromatic broth. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to create a mouthwatering chicken stew that will impress friends and family alike. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipe for this classic dish, offering tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions to ensure success in your kitchen.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN TAGINE WITH OLIVES AND PRESERVED LEMONS



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This rich and fragrant chicken stew is laden with complex flavors and spices reminiscent of the sort you might encounter in a mountainside cafe in Morocco. Save yourself the cost of a plane ticket, however, and make this at home. First, rub the chicken with a redolent combination of garlic, saffron, ground ginger, paprika, cumin, turmeric and black pepper, then pop it into the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours to marinate. Once that's done, brown the chicken parts, and remove from the pan, making room for a pile of sliced onions that you'll sauté until golden brown. Nestle a cinnamon stick into the tangle of onions, pile the chicken parts on top and scatter with slices of preserved lemons and olives, a combination of green and kalamata. Add a bit of chicken stock and lemon juice, then cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through, and your house smells amazing.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, pulverized
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 chicken, cut in 8 to 10 pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced thin
1 cinnamon stick
8 calamata olives, pitted and halved
8 cracked green olives, pitted and halved
1 large or 3 small preserved lemons (sold in specialty food shops)
1 cup chicken stock
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, saffron, ginger, paprika, cumin and turmeric together. If not using kosher chicken, add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pepper to taste. Rub chicken with mixture, cover, refrigerate and marinate 3 to 4 hours.
  • Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add chicken, and brown on all sides. Remove to platter. Add onions to skillet, and cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer to tagine, if you are using one, or leave in skillet. Add cinnamon stick.
  • Put chicken on onions. Scatter with olives. Quarter the lemons, remove pulp and cut skin in strips. Scatter over chicken. Mix stock and lemon juice. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover tagine or skillet. Place over low heat, and cook about 30 minutes, until chicken is done. Scatter parsley on top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 628, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 874 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRISPY CHICKEN STEW WITH LEMON, ARTICHOKES, CAPERS, AND OLIVES



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We love lemon, artichokes, and olives, so this dish just makes sense to us. We almost always leave the skin on our chicken thighs so we can render out some of the fat and crisp the skin to perfection. If you and your family enjoy Greek flavors as much as we do, then this stew will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Provided by Katherine & Ryan Harvey

Categories     HarperCollins     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Artichoke     Olive     Kid-Friendly     Healthy     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil
1/2 red onion, peeled, and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup capers with brine
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
1/4 cup white wine
3 cups Chicken Bone Broth
2 cups canned artichoke hearts
1 cup Kalamata olives
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the sea salt, and the dried oregano. Add the chicken thighs and rub the seasoning into the chicken until evenly coated; set aside. You can also cover and refrigerate the chicken thighs and marinate for 2 to 24 hours.
  • When you're ready to cook the chicken, heat the ghee or oil in a cast-iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-heat.
  • Remove the marinated chicken thighs from the bowl and, using paper towels, pat the chicken thighs dry. Place the chicken thighs, skin side-down, in the hot ghee or oil, spacing them evenly, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the skin begins to brown. Turn the chicken thighs and brown on the opposite side for 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet over medium heat, add the onion, garlic, capers, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the lemon slices.
  • Add the white wine and deglaze the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, return the thighs to the skillet, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the artichoke hearts and olives and continue simmering for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet, pull the meat from the bones, and roughly chop. Add the chicken meat back into the skillet and stir to distribute evenly. To serve, scoop the stew into serving bowls and garnish with the chopped fresh oregano.
  • Do Ahead:
  • The stew or any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 6 months.

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND OLIVES



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A good cook needs an assortment of chicken dishes to fall back on. Aside from roasting or frying (and in addition to grilling), braising chicken is a simple technique to master. Chicken thighs make the best braises; use skin-on bone-in thighs for the best flavor. Though it could be done on the stovetop, this dish is oven-braised. Here are more recipes using chicken thighs.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, roasts, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in, about 3 1/2 pounds
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
1 tablespoon roughly chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 Meyer lemons, cut in wedges
1 cup flavorful olives with pits, a mixture of black and green, about 1 pound
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper and place in an earthenware baking dish in one layer, skin side up. Sprinkle with red pepper, garlic, fennel and rosemary and drizzle with olive oil. Rub seasoning into thighs on all sides. Tuck lemon wedges here and there. Let marinate for 15 minutes. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Put baking dish in oven, uncovered, and roast until skin browns lightly, about 20 minutes. Scatter olives evenly over chicken and add broth. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour, until meat is very tender when probed with a skewer.
  • Remove thighs and lemon wedges and arrange on a platter. Keep warm. Pour pan juices into a saucepan and quickly skim fat from surface. Over high heat, simmer rapidly until reduced by half. Spoon juices over chicken, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 510, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 666 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN & OLIVE CASSEROLE



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A simple midweek chicken stew with rich tomato, olive and caper sauce. Serve with rice or bread

Provided by Angela Boggiano

Categories     Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely sliced
8 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large rosemary sprig, leaves picked and finely chopped
2 tbsp sundried tomato paste
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp clear honey
100g pitted green and black olive with herbs
2 tbsp caper
small bunch flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
rice , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole dish on a medium heat, add the onion and cook for a few mins. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Remove the onion and garlic from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  • Turn up the heat, add the chicken and cook for a few mins each side until golden.
  • Return the onion and garlic to the pan with the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked through, juicy and tender, and the sauce is rich and thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH POTATOES, OLIVES, AND LEMON



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Chicken thighs, one of the moister cuts, cook with the potatoes in stock on the stove and then finish in the oven in this casy dinner recipe. The cooking liquid, along with garlic, olives, and lemon, turns into a pan sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
12 ounces baby fingerling potatoes or halved small potatoes
5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/2 cup green olives, such as Cerignola, pitted if desired
1 small lemon, washed well, cut into wedges
6 thyme sprigs
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken with salt. Heat a large, heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Swirl in oil. Cook chicken, skin side down, until browned, about 5 minutes. Flip chicken, and push to side of skillet. Add 1 cup stock and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add potatoes to liquid. Bring to a boil. Add garlic, olives, lemon wedges, and thyme to liquid. Return to a boil.
  • Transfer skillet to oven. Roast, stirring potatoes halfway through, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Return skillet to stove. Mix cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup stock, and stir into pan. Bring to a boil to thicken sauce. Serve immediately.

CRISPY CHICKEN STEW WITH LEMON, ARTICHOKES, CAPERS, AND OLIVES RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by Dr_Mom

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tbl granulated garlic
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dried oregano
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbls ghee or olive oil
1/2 red onion, peeled, and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c. capers with brine
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
1/4 c. white wine
3 c. Chicken Bone Broth (N.B. Chicken broth will do in a pinch but bone broth has a more earthy flavor)
2 c. canned artichoke hearts
1 c. Kalamata olives
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the sea salt, and the dried oregano. Add the chicken thighs and rub the seasoning into the chicken until evenly coated; set aside. You can also cover and refrigerate the chicken thighs and marinate for 2 to 24 hours. When you're ready to cook the chicken, heat the ghee or oil in a cast-iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-heat. Remove the marinated chicken thighs from the bowl and, using paper towels, pat the chicken thighs dry. Place the chicken thighs, skin side-down, in the hot ghee or oil, spacing them evenly, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the skin begins to brown. Turn the chicken thighs and brown on the opposite side for 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet over medium heat, add the onion, garlic, capers, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the lemon slices. Add the white wine and deglaze the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, return the thighs to the skillet, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and olives and continue simmering for 10 minutes. Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet, pull the meat from the bones, and roughly chop (Note, I leave the thighs whole as in the picture). Add the chicken meat back into the skillet and stir to distribute evenly. To serve, scoop the stew into serving bowls and garnish with the chopped fresh oregano. Do Ahead: The stew or any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 6 months.

CHICKEN STEW WITH OLIVES AND LEMON



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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients
1 pound boned, skinned chicken thighs, rinsed and patted dry
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons each salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained and minced
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 3/4-in. cubes
1 package (8 oz.) thawed frozen artichoke hearts, quartered if large
1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup pitted medium green olives
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preparation 1. Cut each chicken thigh into 2 or 3 chunks. In a resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, seal, and shake to coat. 2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken (discard excess flour) in a single layer and cook, turning once, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. 3. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, capers, and lemon zest and stir just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine and simmer, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and chicken and return to a simmer. Lower heat slightly to maintain simmer, cover, and cook 10 minutes. 4. Add artichokes to pot and stir. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in parsley, lemon juice to taste, and olives. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, with lemon wedges on the side

LEMON CHICKEN STEW WITH GREEN OLIVES



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A quick trip to the Mediterranean is offered in the flavors of this simple and succulent stew. The original recipe comes from one of my favorite cookbooks and presented here includes my adjustments. Accompanied by steamed green beans, this is a comforting fall meal.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 bone-in skinless chicken breasts, cut in half crosswise (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds total, if your pieces are smaller use additional pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup white onion, diced 1/4 inch pieces
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
2 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 1/4 lbs small red potatoes, quartered (look for potatoes about 2 inches in size)
2 cups cooked chickpeas (canned rinsed and drained is fine)
16 small pimento stuffed olives, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Combine flour with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in flour, shaking of any excess. Reserve remaining flour.
  • Place 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown 1/2 the chicken for 2 minutes until a little golden; turning and cooking another 2 minutes. Remove chicken to plate Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Cook onions in the Dutch oven for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional minute until fragrant. Stir in the remaining flour, lemon juice, chicken broth and water. Bring liquids to a boil.
  • Add in the quartered potatoes, chickpeas and olives and stir. Nestle the chicken breasts bone side up into the stew. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Taste the liquid and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Turn the chicken pieces and continue to cook 5 to 10 minutes until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir in parsley and cook one minute.
  • Ladle into serving bowls.
  • (My nephews have asked me to note these are smaller "girly" portions so if you are serving teens or others with larger appetites, adjust the serving amounts accordingly).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 686.4, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 30.7

CHICKEN STEW WITH OLIVES AND LEMON



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Add the flavors of Italian salsa verde--bright parsley, tart lemon, piquant capers, and green olives--for a fresh, fast twist on cold-weather cooking. From Sunset Magazine Jan. 2010

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb chicken thigh, skinned and boned, rinsed and patted dry
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained and minced
1 grated lemon, juice and zest of
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 lb yukon gold potato, scrubbed and cut into 3/4-in . cubes
1 (8 ounce) package thawed frozen artichoke hearts, quartered if large
1 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 cup pitted medium green olives
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken thigh into 2 or 3 chunks. In a resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, seal, and shake to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken (discard excess flour) in a single layer and cook, turning once, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, capers, and lemon zest and stir just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine and simmer, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and chicken and return to a simmer. Lower heat slightly to maintain simmer, cover, and cook 10 minutes.
  • Add artichokes to pot and stir. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in parsley, lemon juice to taste, and olives. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 1398.1, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2, Protein 26.5

CHEESY LEMON-CHICKEN PASTA



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Pecorino Romano and Parmesan give cheesy flavor to this easy lemon-chicken pasta dish that's sure to please the whole family!

Provided by Cooking44

Categories     Chicken Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, sliced
½ cup diced onion
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes, adding frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain pasta and peas, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook until mushrooms are brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in the same skillet over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms back to the skillet. Add cream cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir until cream cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Fold in Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses, then parsley. Toss with pasta and peas, adding reserved cooking liquid as necessary to make a sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830.2 calories, Carbohydrate 94.9 g, Cholesterol 112.3 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 51.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 477.5 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

Tips:

  • Using a Dutch oven or large pot with a heavy bottom will help distribute heat evenly and prevent the stew from sticking.
  • Browning the meat in batches before adding it to the pot will help develop its flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when browning the meat. If you do, the meat will steam instead of brown.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew, such as carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Add the olives and lemon towards the end of the cooking time so that they don't overcook and become mushy.
  • Season the stew to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Serve the stew over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

This stew is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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