Chicken Skewers Orzo Bowls with Lemon
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5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Servings
6
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Calories
643 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Chicken Skewers Orzo Bowls with Lemon
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These delicious chicken skewers are served in bowls with orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, and a lemony sauce for a cozy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs skinless and boneless
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the chicken marinade
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ fresh parsley bunch
- ¼ cup fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 lemon zested
For the lemon sauce
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For serving
- ½ cup Greek feta cheese
- ½ cup olives
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Make the chicken marinade
- Place extra virgin olive oil, rosemary leaves, parsley, a garlic clove and zest from one lemon in a food processor. Pulse until the greens and garlic are well chopped but not pureed.Cut the thighs into bite-size pieces of about an inch in width. Place them in a bowl with the marinade, and marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers. If you use wood-bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before adding the chicken.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 360°FHeat a cast pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add a tablespoon of olive oil and sear the skewers until they get a nice color, approximately two minutes on each side. Resist moving the skewers while they sear.
- Transfer skewers to a baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven at 180°C for 15 minutes.The chicken needs to be fully cooked with liquids running clear and no pink color at all.
Make the lemon sauce
- Place the mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt, and a teaspoon of sugar in the food processor, blender, or jar.Blend (or shake) until the ingredients are homogenized and have transformed into a thick sauce.
- Make the orzo according to the instructions and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Serve the chicken skewers with a bowl of orzo, cherry tomatoes, feta, olives, and a generous drizzle of lemon sauce.
Notes
- If you use wood-bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before adding the chicken.
- Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.
- If you use wood-bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before adding the chicken.
- The lemon sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
643kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
484mg
(20%)
Potassium
541mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
438IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 643 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 643kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 484mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 541mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 438IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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42 reviews
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