Athenian Lemon Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup fresh chopped red onion
• 2 oz chopped green bell peppers
• 3/4 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp Ground Oregano
• 8 large black olives

Instructions

1. In large pan, over medium heat, add oil and chicken. Cook 7 minutes per side, or until brown.
2. Add onion and pepper, sauté, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5 additional minutes.
3. In small pot, over medium-high heat, add broth, lemon juice, lemon peel, and oregano. Bring to boil.
4. Continue cooking 5 minutes, until broth reduced to about 1/2 cup. Add broth to chicken.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer additional 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Slice olives and set aside.
7. Move chicken to serving plates, top with sauce and sliced olives.

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