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One Pot Lemon Orzo Chicken
Our lemon orzo chicken recipe is hearty, delicious and made in one pot. It's prepared in just 30 minutes for a comforting weeknight meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 466 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons paprika and corriander chicken seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 spring onions sliced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1-2 lemons
- 2 cups chicken stock
- chili flakes
- 1-2 tablespoons parsley leaves
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix two tablespoons of olive oil and two tablespoons of the chicken seasoning. Rub the chicken thighs with the mixture and let them marinate for a few minutes or overnight.
- Place a medium skillet on medium-high heat. Brown the thighs on both sides for two to three minutes per side. When the thighs are nicely browned, transfer them to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the butter, spring onion slices, and orzo. Toast the orzo for two minutes, stirring often and scraping the tasty bits stuck on the bottom of the pan.
- Juice one of the lemons. Pour in the stock and lemon juice. Stir and transfer the chicken thighs into the skillet, pouring in any liquids left on the plate. Add a couple of slices of lemon if you like, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for about twenty to twenty-five minutes, until orzo is done and chicken is cooked through. Check mid-way for liquids in case you need to add a little more stock (or water).
- Serve the chicken with chopped fresh herb leaves on top and more lemon wedges around the table.
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Notes
- The nutritional analysis is only an estimate based on available ingredients and the recipe’s preparation.
- You can use skin-on-bone-in thighs. Sear the chicken skin side down and remove and discard the skins before adding the stock. This technique works well because the skins might lose their crispness when covered. Serving soggy skins detracts from the dish and is not appetizing.
- Chicken breasts may also be used. Slice them in half to reduce cooking time; alternatively, add a couple of minutes of browning on each side. Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature at the thickest part. The temperature of fully cooked chicken should be 74°C / 165°F.
Nutrition Information
Calories
466kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
249mg
(10%)
Potassium
397mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.