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Roast Chicken with Caramelized Lemons, Cherry Tomatoes and Olives

This roast chicken recipe has quickly become one of my trusted, tried and true dinner entrees for a plethora of reasons. It's super simple (hello only 5 ingredients and only one pan) and incredibly delicious.
5 from 1 vote
Servings: 4
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry, make sure they are very dry, and sprinkle the top with the salt.
  • Place the chicken breasts, skin side down, in the heated oil and sear for 5 minutes, or until skin is crisp and golden brown.
  • Flip the chicken over. Add the lemon, olives, tomatoes and thyme to the skillet and transfer to the oven.
  • Roast for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • *The chicken breasts I used were 3/4 pound each.

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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