One-Pan Lemon and Olive Chicken

by Chrissy Glentis
Star 3.9
    5m prep time
    30m total time
    Easy level
    15 ingredients

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a wholesome, flavoursome meal without the fuss. Juicy, tender chicken thighs are seasoned to perfection and cooked with lemon, which infuses a bright, tangy flavour. I love to serve it with rice or quinoa, but it can really be served with any pasta or grain you like.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180˚C (350˚F).

Step 2

Heat the oil in a deep, ovenproof frying pan over medium–high heat and brown the chicken with the salt and pepper.

Step 3

Once browned, to the pan add the garlic infused oil, dried chives, dried oregano, milk, sliced lemon, sugar, whole green olives, ground cumin and chicken stock. Mix together until combined without lumps (use a whisk if needed). Combine the cornflour and water mixture until the consistency of a slurry, pour this not the pan as well and mix again. Cover with the lid or aluminium foil. Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Serve with your choice of cooked rice, grains or pasta and top with parsley, if you like.

Step 5

Enjoy straight away or store in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in portions in the freezer for up to 3 months. For the best results, allow to thaw overnight in the fridge, then heat in the microwave for 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway through, until evenly heated. You can also reheat it from frozen in the microwave for 4–6 minutes.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 1tsp Dried Oregano 1 x Sainsbury's Oregano 12g
  • Black Pepper to taste 1 x Sainsbury's Black Peppercorn Grinder 50g
  • 1tsp Dried Chives 1 x Sainsbury's Chives 5g
  • 640g Skinless, Boneless Chicken Thighs 1 x Sainsbury's 640g British Fresh Skinless & Boneless Chicken Thigh Fillets
  • 45g Whole Green Olives 1 x Sainsbury's Pitted Green Olives 340g (150g*)
  • 15g Flat Leaf Parsley, roughly chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Flat Leaf Parsley 30g
  • 1tbsp Garlic Infused Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic Flavoured Olive Oil, Inspired to Cook 250ml
  • 60ml Milk 1 x Sainsbury's British Whole Milk 568ml (1 pint)
  • 250ml Low Fodmap Chicken Stock 1 x Kallo Very Low Salt Chicken Stock Cubes 6x8g
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 1tbsp Soft Brown Sugar 1 x Sainsbury's Fairtrade Light Soft Brown Sugar 500g
  • 0.25tsp Ground Cumin 1 x Sainsbury's Ground Cumin 43g
  • 1.5tbsp Cornflour, mixed with 4 x the amount of cold water 1 x Sainsbury's Cornflour 500g
  • 2tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml
  • 0.5 Lemon, sliced into 5mm (¼ in) thick rounds 1 x Sainsbury's Lemons
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