Here’s a delicious, bright, and easy Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes & Olives recipe you can make at home:
Ingredients (Serves 4)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon (zested and juiced)
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Prep the Chicken:
Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the lemon zest.
Sear the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, remaining lemon zest, and oregano. Stir well.
Add Veggies:
Stir in artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives. Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Finish Cooking Chicken:
Return chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables for a complete Mediterranean meal.
💡 Tips:
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine when making the sauce.
Roasting artichokes before adding gives a deeper flavor.
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan shortcut version that makes cleanup super easy and is even faster. Do you want me to do that?
