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Chicken Thigh and Orzo Skillet

This chicken thigh and orzo skillet is a vibrant, one-pan lemon garlic dish that combines tender marinated chicken and orzo pasta in a light, flavorful sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: American
Calories: 648

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon herb seasoning, such as Savory Spice® Pizza & Pasta Sprinkle
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, skin on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon minced parsley
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 lemon wedge, juiced optional

Method
 

  1. Stir Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, paprika, herb seasoning, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl, add chicken thighs, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Heat olive oil and butter together until butter is melted.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, and place chicken skin side down in skillet;  discard marinade. Cook until skin is golden, about 8 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  4. Add onion to the skillet, sauté until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in parsley, orzo, chicken broth, and lemon zest.
  5. Nestle chicken, skin side up, on top of orzo. Cover skillet with a lid.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until orzo is tender, about 30 minutes. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 40gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 987mgFiber: 8gSugar: 16g

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