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Olive and Lemon Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless chicken breasts, with skin on
75 g pitted black olives, reserve a few and chop the remainder
1 chicken stock cube, made up to
300 ml with boiling water
1 lemon, sliced into 6
15 ml fresh oregano, finely chopped
15 ml fresh parsley, finely chopped
15 ml clear honey
25 g butter, cut into small cubes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the chicken breasts on both sides.
2. Add the chopped olives to the pan with the stock, lemon slices and oregano, bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
3. Remove the lid.
4. Sprinkle over the parsley add the whole olives and allow the liquid to reduce by half.
5. Stir in the honey and gradually add the butter, then season to taste.
6. Serve with pasta and a green salad.
By RecipeOfHealth.com