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Lemon Chicken Orzo
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Lemon Chicken Orzo

30 minPour 4Nutri-Score B€€
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Ingrédients

4 personnes
  • boneless skinless chicken breast (patted dry and tenderized)Viandes900 g
  • olive oilÉpicerie30 ml
  • saltÉpices5 g
  • black pepperÉpices3 g
  • dried oreganoÉpices4 g
  • dried basilÉpices4 g
  • paprikaÉpices4 g
  • garlic powderÉpices6 g
  • garlic (minced)Fruits et légumes3 morceaux
  • orzo (toasted)Céréales270 g
  • chicken brothÉpicerie600 ml
  • heavy creamProduits laitiers60 ml
  • lemon (juiced)Fruits et légumes1 morceau
  • butterProduits laitiers15 g
  • red pepper flakesÉpices2 g
  • Parmesan (freshly grated)Produits laitiers40 g
  • spinach (as a side)Fruits et légumes150 g

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Nutrition

575kcal

Glucides
51 g
Protéines
59 g
Lipides
15 g
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Ustensiles

  • cast iron skillet
  • Poêle
  • Four
  • Plaque de cuisson

pas à pas

Préparation

  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.
    Étape 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.
    Étape 2
  3. Mince the garlic and toast the orzo

    • Mince the garlic cloves.
    • In another pan over medium-high heat, toast the orzo, stirring.
    Étape 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).
    Étape 4
  5. Cook the orzo

    • Add the chicken broth and minced garlic to the toasted orzo.
    • Let it cook until thickened.
    Étape 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.
    Étape 6
  7. Serve

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