Lemon Chicken and Artichoke – refreshing taste for a high-protein meal.
You know the feeling when you can’t see, hear or taste chicken breast again? Lemon Chicken and Artichoke is a recipe that will refresh your taste and give your buds a nudge! Variation is a key factor in staying on track with your meal plan. We know chicken breast is a very good option for a high-protein meal. But how much chicken can you eat without varying it from time to time. We hope this recipe can help and will keep you focused on your goal.
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Lemon Chicken and Artichoke
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp oregano spice
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- 4½ cups water
- 3 lemons
- 2 cups boiled artichoke hearts
- 1 tsp allspice
- 3 dried bay leaves
- 1½ cups chopped parsley
Instructions
- Clean the artichoke hearts leaving only the clean, smooth parts.
- Squeeze juice out of 1 lemon into a bowl of 3 cups water, add the artichoke hearts into the bowl and set to soak.
Artichoke Gravy
- Squeeze juice out of the 2 remaining lemons.
- Mix in a bowl the lemon juice, bay leaves, allspice, 1½ cups of water, salt and pepper.
Preparing the chicken
- Salt and pepper the chicken breasts and then add the oregano.
- Add the olive oil to a large pot and then the chicken, prepare until brown on both sides. Turn over when needed. Add the garlic cloves to the pot.
- Add the artichokes (drained from water) and the gravy to the pot and mix.
- Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 40 minutes. Stir from time to time.
- Chop the parsley and add to the pot half the amount.
- Turn the stove off, mix and add the remaining parsley leaves.