Lemon chicken orzo
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Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
42
Low
Glycemic Load
26
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories656.8 kcal (33%)
Total Fat31.8 g (45%)
Carbs62.3 g (24%)
Sugars12 g (13%)
Protein32.9 g (66%)
Sodium938.8 mg (47%)
Fiber11.2 g (40%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
500gchicken thighs
skin on
800mlchicken stock
1onion
large, diced
1 Tbspminced garlic
300gdry orzo
olives
400gcherry tomatoes
Marinade
Garnish
Instructions
Step 1
To a bowl add all the marinade ingredients and marinade for minimum of 30 mins, the longer the better.
Step 2
- Once marinaded add the chicken to a pan and cook off until the skin is crispy on the outside and juices run clear (8-10 minutes on low-medium heat) then remove from the pan.
Step 3
- Add the onions and garlic to the pan cook until softened then add the courgette, pepper and 1 tbsp mixed herbs, a dash of water season well and cook for a further 5 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
Step 4
- Add the dry orzo to the pan then slowly begin to add the stock ladle by ladle, once the stock covers the orzo place the chicken back into the pan and put the heat to low.
Step 5
- Let the stock absorb into the orzo and cook for 10-15 minutes, once the orzo is al dente and cooked through garnish with crumbled feta and fresh lemon. Tuck in and enjoy.
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