Citrus Olive Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive brine (liquid from the olive jar)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/3 cup green Castelvetrano olives, halved
• 2 packs Royal® Microwaveable Chicken & Herb Flavored Basmati Rice
• 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
• Radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced on a bias

Preparation

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the marinade—lemon juice, lime juice, olive brine, mustard, shallots, and salt—until the mustard is fully dissolved.
2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade. Using your hands or tongs, mix until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Cover and let rest for at least 20 minutes, or up to 1 hour.
3. Heat a wide skillet over medium-high heat with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken thighs, smooth side down. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
4. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken thighs, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Remove the lid, add 1 tablespoon of butter and half of the halved olives. Once the olives are slightly blistered, transfer the chicken and olives out of the pan.
6. Prepare the Royal® Chicken & Herb Flavored Basmati Rice according to package instructions.
7. Serve the chicken thighs and olives over the rice. Garnish with tomato wedges, radish slices, and green onion.

(Authentic Royal)