Best 7 Olive Lemon Chicken With Bulgur Wheat Recipes

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Olive lemon chicken with bulgur wheat is a flavorful and wholesome Mediterranean dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, then roasted until tender. The bulgur wheat is cooked in a flavorful broth with vegetables and spices, and the two are served together for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON BROILED CHICKEN WITH BULGUR SALAD



Lemon Broiled Chicken with Bulgur Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup bulgur wheat
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup lemon juice (from 4 to 6 lemons)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small shallot, minced
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 boneless, skin-on chicken pieces (4 breasts and 4 thighs), trimmed of excess fat
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh mint
2/3 English cucumber, diced (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Put the bulgur, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover immediately, remove from the heat and let stand until all of the water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Position an oven rack in the top of the oven, put a baking sheet on the rack and preheat the broiler on low. (If the broiler has just 1 setting, preheat the baking sheet on a rack 8 inches from the broiler.)
  • Add the lemon juice, mustard, garlic and shallot to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Whisk in 1 teaspoon salt and a couple turns of ground black pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until well combined. Pour half of the mixture into a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Reserve the remaining half for the bulgur.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade, turning to coat evenly. (The chicken is ready for cooking immediately, but you can also marinate it, refrigerated, for up to 12 hours before cooking.)
  • Carefully remove the preheated baking sheet from the oven. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the marinade), sprinkle with salt and pepper and arrange skin-side up on the baking sheet. Broil until the chicken is crispy and golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece registers 175 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, toss the bulgur with the tomatoes, parsley, mint, cucumbers and reserved marinade. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the chicken to a large platter and serve with the bulgur salad.

CHICKEN WITH OLIVES AND LEMON



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Make and share this Chicken With Olives and Lemon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (used 1/2 tsp and was very hot next time use only 1/4 tsp.)
salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
24 pimento stuffed olives, coarsely chopped (used 12 kalamata olives)
8 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well. Add chicken; toss to coat.
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  • Combine flour, juice, and broth, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Sprinkle flour mixture over chicken, tossing to coat.
  • Top chicken with olives and lemon.
  • Bake at 325 for 1 hour or until thermometer registers 180 degrees.

PAN-FRIED LAMB CHOPS WITH HARISSA



Pan-Fried Lamb Chops with Harissa image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 red bell peppers
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 garlic cloves
2 small fresh red chiles, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
Bulgur Wheat Salad, recipe follows
Extra-virgin olive oil
6 double lamb chops, frenched
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cilantro
2 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup medium-grind bulgur wheat
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt
1 cup dried figs
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup smoked almonds
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Ground black pepper
Lemon juice, if needed

Steps:

  • Over open flame, place 2 red bell peppers. Allow to roast until charred. Wrap in plastic wrap and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Scrape charred skin off peppers.
  • Gather the cumin, coriander and caraway in a small skillet and toast over low heat until fragrant. Then grind to a powder in spice mill or a clean coffee grinder. Put the peppers into a food processor along with the spices, garlic, chiles, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice and pulse to puree.
  • Sprinkle olive oil over lamb chops on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Put chops on grill pan preheated over medium-high heat. Cook for 8 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Serve the chops with the harissa and the Bulgur Wheat Salad. Garnish with cilantro.
  • Toast bulgur in dry pan over medium-low heat for 5 minutes and add in the juice of 1/2 lemon. In medium bowl, pour the boiling water over the bulgur. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap, and let stand until the bulgur has absorbed all of the liquid and is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. In small bowl, combine figs, honey, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1/4 cup hot water and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sit for 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Fluff bulgur and stir strained figs and almonds. Add chopped scallions, cilantro, parsley, mint and olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice, to taste. Stir to combine.

OLIVE AND LEMON CHICKEN



Olive and Lemon Chicken image

I cut this from a magazine about 10 years ago and still make it frequently. People always love it and ask for the recipe. The honey is a very important step to finish it off.

Provided by Amanda in Adelaide

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

200 g black olives, pitted
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
50 g chilled butter
4 chicken, maryland or 8 pieces chicken
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
2 lemons, cut into 3mm thick slices
2 teaspoons dried herbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons honey
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Chop 2/3 olives and set aside.
  • Heat oil and 1/2 butter in a wide pan and cook chicken until browned.
  • Add the stock and water.
  • Then add the chopped olives, lemon slices and mixed herbs.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Transfer chicken from pan and keep warm.
  • Add parsley and remaining whole olives to pan.
  • Bring to boil and boil sauce until reduced by half.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces and whisk into the sauce.
  • Stir in the honey and season to taste with pepper.
  • Pour sauce over chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2249.3, Fat 161.6, SaturatedFat 47.9, Cholesterol 718.5, Sodium 1241.8, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 173.9

LEMON CHICKEN WITH BULGUR



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Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons olive oil or peanut oil
3 1/2 pounds broiler-fryer chicken skinned and cut into serving pieces
salt to taste (optional)
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
3 onions (medium) chopped (1 1/2 - 2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat
1/2 teaspoon cardamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 lemon zest, grated (zest and juice of 1 lemon)
3 cups chicken broth, boiling

Steps:

  • This delicious high-fiber dish is from Jane Brody's Good Food Book. You can make it with kasha (buckwheat groats) instead of bulgar. I also like it with extra lemon or you can serve it with lemon wedges. The servings will include ½ cup bulgar per person.1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.2. In a large skillet, heat the butter or margarine and the oil, add the chicken, and brown the pieces on all sides. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and transfer it to a large casserole.3. Add the onions and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent.4. Add the bulgur to the skillet, stirring to coat it and brown it lightly.5. Add the cardamon, coriander, cumin, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the bulgur mixture, mixing the ingredients well. Spoon the bulgur on top of the chicken.6. Pour the boiling broth over the chicken and bulgur. Cover the casserole and bake for 1 hour or until the chicken is tender.Food exchanges per serving (3 ounces chicken and ½ cup bulgur): 3 BREAD, 3 medium-fat MEAT

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CHICKEN BULGUR SKILLET



Chicken Bulgur Skillet image

This recipe was passed on to me by a friend. I've altered it slightly to suit our tastes. We like it with a fresh green salad. -Leann Hilmer, Sylvan Grove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
2/3 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 cups bulgur
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons raisins
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook and stir the carrots, onion, nuts, caraway seeds and cumin until onion starts to brown, 3-4 minutes. , Stir in bulgur. Gradually add broth; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; add the raisins, salt, cinnamon and chicken. Cover and simmer until bulgur is tender, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

LEMON-OLIVE CHICKEN WITH ORZO



Lemon-Olive Chicken with Orzo image

This quick skillet recipe is a healthy all-in-one meal. I just add a tossed salad for a menu the entire family loves. -Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1/2 medium lemon, cut into 4 wedges
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides; remove from pan., Add broth to skillet; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Return chicken to pan. Cook, covered, 5-8 minutes or until pasta is tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your dish will taste. This is especially important for the chicken, olive oil, and lemons.
  • Marinate the chicken overnight: This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Roast the vegetables until they are tender: You can use a variety of vegetables for this dish, such as potatoes, carrots, and broccoli.
  • Fluff the bulgur wheat before serving: This will help to separate the grains and make them light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

This olive lemon chicken with bulgur wheat is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are roasted to perfection, and the bulgur wheat is a delicious and filling addition. This dish is also a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

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