Lemon-Glazed Chicken with Olives and Thyme

Name: Lemon-Glazed Chicken with Olives and Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless (about 1.5 lbs) chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 1/4 cup, sliced pitted green olives; 1 tbsp, leaves chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper

Tender chicken thighs coated in a bright lemon-olive sauce, finished with fresh thyme.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless (about 1.5 lbs) chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1, zested and juiced lemon
1/4 cup, sliced pitted green olives
1 tbsp, leaves chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 cup sliced olives to the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, coating evenly in sauce. Add 1 tbsp chopped thyme and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.