When you’re looking for a meal that feels both nourishing and full of vibrant flavor, this Herb Chicken with Warm Citrus Olives is a beautiful choice. Fresh herbs, bright citrus, garlic, and heart healthy extra virgin olive oil come together to create a dish that is as comforting as it is colorful. Every bite is packed with simple, whole food ingredients that help support your body’s natural healing processes.
Citrus fruits provide vitamin C and beneficial plant compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress, while herbs like rosemary and thyme are rich in antioxidants that have long been studied for their anti inflammatory properties. Extra virgin olive oil offers healthy monounsaturated fats and polyphenols that support heart health, and olives provide additional antioxidants along with satisfying healthy fats. Together, these ingredients create a meal that nourishes your body while delighting your taste buds.
Whether you’re preparing dinner for your family or sharing a meal with friends, this recipe is elegant enough for entertaining yet simple enough for a weeknight. Pair it with roasted vegetables, cauliflower mash, or a crisp salad for a delicious meal that fits beautifully into your healing lifestyle. Enjoy every nourishing bite.
Ingredients for the Olives & Citrus:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1 orange, cut in fourths
- 1 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped basil
- Himalayan or Celtic sea salt to taste
Ingredients for Herb Chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or breast
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
- 1 tbsp chopped thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Himalayan or Celtic sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions:
- In a bowl or container combine all of the herb chicken ingredients and marinate for at least one hour or overnight in the fridge
- Preheat oven to 425F
- While oven is preheating combine olive oil, olives, orange zest, lemon zest, garlic and red pepper flakes into a frying pan on the stovetop. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add in orange segments, orange juice and lemon juice and cook until warmed though, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add parsley and basil, taste and adjust seasoning to taste, set aside
- Place the chicken onto a oven safe dish and cook in oven for 35 minutes
- Baste the chicken with any rendered juices, add in olives and citrus mixture and cook in oven on broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until all warmed through. Enjoy!