### Ingredients (for 1 serving)
– 150 g chicken fillet (skinless chicken breast or similar, about 1 fillet ~1 cm thick)
– 10 black olives (olives noires), pitted and finely chopped
– 1 clove garlic (1 gousse d’ail), crushed or finely chopped
– 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley (2 brins de persil), leaves finely chopped
– Zest of ½ lemon (zeste de ½ citron) + juice of ½ lemon
– 1 small red chili pepper (1 piment rouge), finely chopped (adjust to taste for heat)
– Butter (beurre) — a knob or about 1-2 tsp for cooking
– Olive oil (huile d’olive) — a drizzle for cooking and finishing
– Salt (sel) and pepper (poivre) — to taste
### Instructions
1. Prepare the gremolata: Finely chop the pitted black olives, parsley leaves, garlic, and red chili. Mix them together in a bowl. Add the finely grated zest of ½ lemon and a little juice from ½ lemon. Drizzle in a bit of olive oil to make it moist and flavorful. Set aside (or prepare while the chicken cooks).
2. Season the chicken fillet with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Heat a non-stick frying pan (poêle) over medium-high heat. Add a knob of butter and a drizzle of olive oil.
4. Place the chicken fillet in the hot pan (without skin if it has any). Cook for about 6 minutes on one side until nicely golden and seared.
5. Flip the fillet, then grate/crush 1 clove of garlic directly over it (or add the chopped garlic to the pan). Cook for another 4 minutes on the other side, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature ~75°C/165°F if checking).
6. While cooking, spoon some of the pan juices over the chicken occasionally for extra flavor.
7. Once done, remove the pan from the heat. Generously top the chicken with the olive gremolata mixture.
8. Finish by drizzling a little more olive oil and the remaining lemon juice over the top.
9. Let it rest for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve immediately on a plate.
Enjoy this fresh, Mediterranean-inspired dish — bright, herby, and garlicky with the briny olives cutting through the richness! Pair it simply with a side salad or steamed vegetables if desired.
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