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.
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
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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