Greek lemon chicken with orzo
Skillet chicken thighs simmered with lemon, garlic and orzo in one pan.
- Serves
- 2
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- High-protein here means at least 20 g of protein a serving, and at least 20% of its calories.
Ingredients
For 2 servings- 300 g chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 100 g orzo, uncooked
- 350 ml chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 50 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Method
Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper and oregano.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and brown the chicken on both sides, then remove.
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until soft.
Stir in the orzo, chicken broth and lemon juice, then return the chicken to the pan.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Scatter with feta and parsley before serving.