Oven-Roasted Herb and Olive Chicken with Vibrant Zesty Accents

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive brine
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, turmeric, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, olive brine, lemon juice, paprika, smoked paprika, oregano, rosemary, and thyme. Stir until well mixed.

3. Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.

4. Prepare the Olives
In a separate bowl, mix Castelvetrano olives, chopped parsley, chili flakes, and lemon zest. Set aside.

5. Roast the Chicken
Place the marinated chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken.

6. Add the Olive Mixture
Scatter the prepared olive, parsley, and zest mixture over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.

7. Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately PT35M (35 minutes) or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

8. Rest and Serve
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for about PT5M (5 minutes). Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Total Time

PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Gourmet Chicken, Oven-Roasted, Herb Chicken, Zesty Chicken, Olive Chicken, Mediterranean Chicken, Dinner Recipe, Easy Oven Recipe, Flavorful Chicken, Zesty Olive Dish

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 980

#GourmetChicken #OvenRoast #MediterraneanFlavor #ZestyOlives #DinnerDelight