Plato principal
Lemon Chicken Orzo
30 minPara 4Nutri-Score B€€
B
30 min
30 minLemon Chicken Orzo
lo que necesita
Ingredientes
boneless skinless chicken breast (patted dry and tenderized)Carne900 g
olive oilDespensa30 ml
saltEspecias5 g
black pepperEspecias3 g
dried oreganoEspecias4 g- dried basilEspecias4 g
paprikaEspecias4 g
garlic powderEspecias6 g
garlic (minced)Frutas y verduras3 piezas
orzo (toasted)Cereales270 g
chicken brothDespensa600 ml
heavy creamLácteos60 ml
lemon (juiced)Frutas y verduras1 pieza
butterLácteos15 g- red pepper flakesEspecias2 g
Parmesan (freshly grated)Lácteos40 g
spinach (as a side)Frutas y verduras150 g
por ración
Nutrición
575kcal
- Carbohidratos
- 51 g
- Proteínas
- 59 g
- Grasas
- 15 g
lo que usará
Utensilios
cast iron skillet
Sartén
Horno- Placa de cocina
paso a paso
Preparación
- Paso 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.
- Paso 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.
- Paso 3
Mince the garlic and toast the orzo
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- In another pan over medium-high heat, toast the orzo, stirring.
- Paso 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).
- Paso 5
Cook the orzo
- Add the chicken broth and minced garlic to the toasted orzo.
- Let it cook until thickened.
- Paso 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.
- Paso 7
Serve
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan and serve with a side of spinach.