Castelvetrano Olives

Castelvetrano Olives

Grown in the sun-drenched groves of Sicily, our Castelvetrano Olives are handpicked for their exquisite taste and vibrant green color. Whether you're enjoying them on their own, in a salad, or in your favorite meal, these olives elevate any occasion. Elevate your meals with our Castelvetrano Olives - the taste of Italy in every bite!

Lemon Chicken with Castelvetrano Olives

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 1 cup Botticelli Castelvetrano Olives, roughly chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 2 tbsp. Botticelli Cooking Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

PREPARATION:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti. Cook to packaging instructions or until your desired tenderness. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and set aside. Once pasta is done, drain and set aside.
  2. Evenly season the strips of chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Once done, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Let cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. 
  5. Add the white wine, pasta water, and lemon juice, stirring to deglaze the pan. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan to add flavor.
  6. Add the chopped Castelvetrano Olives, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Stir together to combine.
  7. Return the chicken breast strips to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover the skillet and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded together. If the sauce reduces too much, add a splash more of wine.
  8. Once chicken has fully cooked through, add the pasta and gently mix together to evenly coat the pasta in the sauce. Once coated, plate your dish, garnish with fresh parsley, serve and enjoy!

TIP:

For an alcohol free recipe, substitute the white wine for chicken broth.