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Lemon Chicken Orzo
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Lemon Chicken Orzo

30 Min.Für 4Nutri-Score B€€
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was Sie brauchen

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4 Personen
  • boneless skinless chicken breast (patted dry and tenderized)Fleisch900 g
  • olive oilVorräte30 ml
  • saltGewürze5 g
  • black pepperGewürze3 g
  • dried oreganoGewürze4 g
  • dried basilGewürze4 g
  • paprikaGewürze4 g
  • garlic powderGewürze6 g
  • garlic (minced)Obst & Gemüse3 Stücke
  • orzo (toasted)Getreide270 g
  • chicken brothVorräte600 ml
  • heavy creamMilchprodukte60 ml
  • lemon (juiced)Obst & Gemüse1 Stück
  • butterMilchprodukte15 g
  • red pepper flakesGewürze2 g
  • Parmesan (freshly grated)Milchprodukte40 g
  • spinach (as a side)Obst & Gemüse150 g

pro Portion

Nährwerte

575kcal

Kohlenhydrate
51 g
Eiweiß
59 g
Fett
15 g
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was Sie verwenden

Utensilien

  • cast iron skillet
  • Bratpfanne
  • Backofen
  • Kochfeld

Schritt für Schritt

Zubereitung

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the chicken

    • Set the oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
    • Pat the chicken dry and tenderize it, using a meat tenderizer or the palm of your hand.
    • Season both sides with garlic powder, oregano, basil, paprika, salt and pepper.
    Schritt 1
  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
    • Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts and leave them untouched.
    Schritt 2
  3. Mince the garlic and toast the orzo

    • Mince the garlic cloves.
    • In another pan over medium-high heat, toast the orzo, stirring.
    Schritt 3
  4. Flip the chicken and bake it

    • Flip each chicken breast.
    • Transfer the whole cast iron skillet to the oven at 400 °F (200 °C).
    Schritt 4
  5. Cook the orzo

    • Add the chicken broth and minced garlic to the toasted orzo.
    • Let it cook until thickened.
    Schritt 5
  6. Finish the orzo

    • Stir in a splash of heavy cream or milk, the lemon juice, butter, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
    • Mix everything in until you reach a creamy consistency.
    Schritt 6
  7. Serve

    • Top with freshly grated Parmesan and serve with a side of spinach.
    Schritt 7