Mediterranean Lemon Herb Chicken with Orzo
Greek-inspired one-pot meal with tender chicken, orzo pasta, and fresh herbs. Bright Mediterranean flavors in every bite.
AI SCORE
94
/100
⏱️
78 min
Time
👥
6 people
Servings
🔥
465 kcal
Calories
📊
medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 1.2kg chicken thighs, bone-in
- 300g orzo pasta
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 200g cherry tomatoes
- 100g Kalamata olives
- 500ml chicken stock
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 100g feta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice
2
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot and brown chicken, about 6 minutes per side
3
Remove chicken and set aside
4
Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes
5
Add orzo and toast for 2 minutes
6
Pour in stock, remaining lemon juice, tomatoes, and olives
7
Nestle chicken back into pot
8
Cover and bake at 180°C for 35-40 minutes until orzo is tender
9
Top with crumbled feta and fresh parsley before serving
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