CHICKEN AND OLIVES
The sharp, briny bite of olives is the dominant flavors here, which is why it pairs so well with chicken breast. This is one of those dishes where, if you tasted the chicken and sauce separately, you probably wouldn't be very impressed, but together they're magic.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season skin-side of chicken with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Turn breasts over and season skinless side with salt, black pepper, cayenne, and herbes de Provence. Turn again so that the skin-side is facing up; rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place chicken skin-side down in hot oil. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook chicken until skin is well-browned, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until just browned, about 2 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir shallots in the hot skillet until just softening and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir olives into shallots and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the reserved olive brine, lemon zest, and cumin; increase heat to high and cook until sauce is reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and return chicken, skin-side up, to the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.
- Stir parsley and butter into sauce, stirring continuously until butter is melted and sauce is shiny. Spoon sauce over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 206.6 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 69.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 901.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
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Steven Buckey
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the olives added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Danylo Tsymbal
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the olives added a nice salty and savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again!
Muhmmad Jawad
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the olives add a great flavor. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.
Anthony Andre
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The olives add a nice salty and savory flavor, and the dish is very easy to make. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.
Olaifa Ayodeji
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the olives added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
it's soulcraft
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The olives add a nice salty and savory flavor, and the dish is very easy to make. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.
Koranteng Evans
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the olives add a great flavor. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.
Ms Sumen
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the olives added a nice salty and savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Royal Noob
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the olives added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Origye John
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the olives added a nice salty and savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again!
Shohan Gain
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the olives add a great flavor. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.
jennifer mendoza
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The olives add a nice salty and savory flavor, and the dish is very easy to make. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.
Iraduha Amber
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the olives added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Joshan Tamang
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The olives add a nice salty and savory flavor, and the dish is very easy to make. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.
Aryan Sedai
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the olives add a great flavor. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.
Senharo Faisal
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the olives added a nice salty and savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
chris richardson
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the olives added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Vera Dixon
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the olives added a nice salty and savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again!