Tunisian Lemon Chicken With Olives And Capers

Tunisian Lemon Chicken with Olives and Capers is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the tangy flavors of lemon with the briny taste of olives and capers. This Tunisian-inspired recipe is perfect for a special dinner or a weekend meal.

Tunisian Lemon Chicken With Olives And Capers

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 lemons, juiced and zested
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, olives, and capers. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large skillet Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife

Tools

Lemon juicer Zester

Serving suggestions

Serve the Tunisian Lemon Chicken with Olives and Capers over couscous or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Tips & tricks

For an extra burst of flavor, add a sprinkle of preserved lemon rind to the dish before serving.

Cost

$20