Description
A comforting dish featuring crispy chicken thighs simmering with orzo in a tangy lemon garlic broth, making for a heartwarming weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Thighs, skin-on and bone-in
- 2 Cups Orzo Pasta
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and sear in the skillet until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest, stirring in the orzo.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and orzo is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in lemon, garlic, and olive oil for a few hours beforehand. You can substitute orzo with other small pasta shapes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg