One-Pot Lemon Herb Chicken with Mediterranean Olives

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A simple one-pot dish combining tender chicken thighs with briny olives and fresh lemon for a light Mediterranean-inspired meal. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, skin side down, and sear for 5 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes.
  2. Step 2: Remove chicken and set aside. Lower heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 cup chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, add 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken just before serving for a fresh finish.

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