Chicken with Olives and Lemon

Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Chicken with Olives and Lemon
45 min.
4
625kcal

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Craving a flavorful and satisfying dinner that's also dairy-free? Look no further! This Chicken with Olives and Lemon recipe is a vibrant and aromatic dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. Imagine tender, juicy chicken thighs infused with the bright tang of lemon and the savory richness of olives, all simmered in a flavorful broth.

What truly sets this recipe apart is the symphony of spices! Cumin, ginger, red pepper, and turmeric come together to create a warm, complex flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. The fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous note, while the paprika provides a beautiful color and a subtle smoky essence.

This isn't just about deliciousness; it's about ease too! Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make. The oven does most of the work, allowing you to relax or tackle other tasks while the chicken bakes to perfection. And at approximately 625 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free way to enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal.

Get ready to transform ordinary chicken thighs into an extraordinary culinary experience! This Chicken with Olives and Lemon will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • pounds chicken thighs 
  • 14.5 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • tablespoon ground cumin 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • teaspoon ground pepper red
  • teaspoon ground turmeric 
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  •  lemon wedges 
  • teaspoons paprika 
  • 24  pimiento-stuffed olives coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 32
  2. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well.
  3. 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 a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  4. Combine flour, juice, and broth, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
  5. Sprinkle flour mixture over chicken, tossing to coat. Top chicken with olives and lemon.
  6. Bake at 325 for 1 hour or until thermometer registers 180.

Nutrition Facts

Calories625kcal
Protein25.75%
Fat60.77%
Carbs13.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.88
Glycemic Load
9.62
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.369565186293%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
8.43mg
Hesperetin
12.25mg
Naringenin
0.41mg
Luteolin
0.82mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
1.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:624.67kcal
31.23%
Fat:42.46g
65.32%
Saturated Fat:10.78g
67.37%
Carbohydrates:21.2g
7.07%
Net Carbohydrates:17.99g
6.54%
Sugar:1.88g
2.09%
Cholesterol:222.26mg
74.09%
Sodium:1120.98mg
48.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.48g
80.97%
Selenium:51.27µg
73.25%
Vitamin B3:12.46mg
62.32%
Vitamin B6:0.93mg
46.75%
Phosphorus:414.28mg
41.43%
Vitamin C:27.1mg
32.85%
Vitamin B12:1.66µg
27.62%
Vitamin B5:2.65mg
26.47%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.86%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.37%
Iron:4.37mg
24.3%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.9%
Vitamin A:1135.08IU
22.7%
Zinc:3.22mg
21.44%
Potassium:689.34mg
19.7%
Magnesium:65.33mg
16.33%
Vitamin E:2.03mg
13.57%
Fiber:3.21g
12.82%
Copper:0.24mg
12.16%
Vitamin K:12.75µg
12.15%
Folate:46.92µg
11.73%
Calcium:72.69mg
7.27%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes