Description
Savory Apricot Chicken with Olives is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken breasts are simmered with juicy apricots, briny green olives, and aromatic herbs, creating a mouthwatering experience that will transport your taste buds to the sunlit shores of Greece. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, served beautifully with rice, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh or dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the apricots and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side).
- Stir in minced garlic, chopped apricots, and olives; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth and add fresh herbs. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Just before serving, sprinkle lemon zest over the dish for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg