Braised Chicken with Olives & Lemon Recipe |
Braised Chicken with Olives & Lemon Recipe Ingredients:- 2 lb Drumsticks - bone-in, skinless
- 2 tsps.(teaspoons) Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Red Onion - sliced
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- ˝ tsp.(teaspoon) Ground Cumin
- ˝ tsp.(teaspoon) Paprika
- ˝ tsp.(teaspoon) Fennel Seeds
- 2 Lemons - thinly sliced, seeds removed
- ˝ cup Green Olives - sliced
- 1 - 14.5oz can Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Dry White Wine
- 2 tbsps. (tablespoons) Lemon Juice
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Time: 1 hour
10 min
Serves: 4
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Braised Chicken with Olives & Lemon Recipe Instructions & Tips:Warm olive oil in large skillet with cover over high heat. Add chicken and brown well on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add onion to skillet and sauté until translucent; remove and reserve. Reduce heat to medium; add rice, cumin, paprika and fennel seeds.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Lay chicken on top or rice, returning any juices back to skillet. Spoon reserved onions on top and around chicken; top and cover with lemons and sprinkle with olives.
Gently pour chicken broth and white wine over casserole and sprinkle with lemon juice.
Reduce heat to very low; cover the skillet tightly and let simmer for 35 to 45 minutes, until the rice and lemon slices are soft and tender and the chicken is cooked through (meat thermometer should register 170 degrees F.).
Serve immediately.
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Braised Chicken with Olives & Lemon Recipe Cooking Time & Tips:- For cooking times please see above
- Allow to cool a little before serving
- Ensure that all frozen Chicken has completely Defrosted before cooking
- Always ensure that Chicken is eaten by the sell - by date
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Braised Chicken with Olives & Lemon Recipe Serving Instructions, Ideas & Tips:- Serve with your choice of healthy vegetables
- A chicken dish always goes well with white wine
- Healthy cooking option for all the Family
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