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Mediterranean Lemon Herb Chicken with Orzo

Juicy chicken thighs marinated in lemon and herbs, served over buttery orzo with cherry tomatoes and olives.

Mediterranean Lemon Herb Chicken with Orzo

Total

45 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

2

Servings

Recipe serves 2

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Ingredients

  • 2 pieces Chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 150 g Orzo pasta
  • 100 g Cherry tomatoes
  • 30 g Kalamata olives
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley(optional)
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; coat chicken and let marinate 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook orzo in salted water until al dente, drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Sear chicken thighs skin‑side down in a skillet over medium‑high heat 5‑6 minutes, flip and cook another 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add cherry tomatoes and olives, cover, and simmer 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

  5. 5

    Stir in cooked orzo, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

460

23% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein35 g
Carbohydrate45 g
Fat15 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar5 g
Sodium620 mg

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