Lemon Herb Chicken with Olive Tapenade
This dish elevates a classic chicken dinner with a zesty lemon marinade and a gourmet olive tapenade. Perfect for special occasions or a fancy weeknight meal, it offers an explosion of Mediterranean flavors.
Ready in 60 minutes · serves 4 · 520 calories per serving · mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
- 4 pieceschicken thighs
- 1 tablespoonlemon zest
- 3 tablespoonslemon juice
- 1 tablespoonfresh thyme
- 1 tablespoonfresh oregano
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 cupblack olives
- 2 tablespoonscapers
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- to tastesalt
- to tastepepper
Instructions
- 01
Marinate chicken thighs in a mixture of lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- 02
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 03
While the chicken marinates, blend the black olives, capers, and a tablespoon of olive oil in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- 04
Place marinated chicken in a baking dish and cook for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.
- 05
Serve chicken topped with olive tapenade and a drizzle of olive oil.
