CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ORZO, CARROTS, DILL, AND AVGOLEMONO SAUCE
Avgolemono sauce, a Greek contribution to the world's cuisine, is a delicate blend of chicken broth, dill, and lemon, thickened lightly with egg. In the spring, asparagus would substitute beautifully for the carrots. Lemon and dill will work best with a full-flavored white wine with decent acidity. Try one from the southern part of Burgundy such as a Mâcon or Pouilly-Fuissé (both made from chardonnay grapes).
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large stainless-steel frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over moderate heat. Season the chicken breasts with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and add to the pan. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Turn the chicken; add the broth, dill, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is just done, about 4 minutes. Remove the chicken and cover lightly with aluminum foil to keep warm. Set aside the pan with the broth.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orzo for 6 minutes. Add the carrots and continue cooking until the orzo and carrots are just done, about 6 minutes longer. Drain and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, beat the eggs, lemon juice, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper until frothy. Bring the chicken broth back to a simmer and add to the eggs in a thin stream, whisking. Pour the mixture back into the pan and whisk over the lowest possible heat until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Do not let the sauce come to a simmer, or it may curdle. Put the orzo and carrots on plates and top with the chicken and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 174.2, Sodium 180.2, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.4, Protein 40.8
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Zain Choudhree
[email protected]I would love to see more recipes like this on your website.
Rehman Sandhu
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry.
tusiime chris
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I actually really enjoyed them in this dish.
Mohammed Kuddus
[email protected]This was my first time making avgolemono sauce and it turned out great! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
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[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was very good. I would definitely make it again.
M‚Äåd Jahid
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it could be improved with more detailed instructions.
Arlyn Fajagutana
[email protected]This dish was a little too salty for my taste.
Gj Roshan
[email protected]The avgolemono sauce was amazing! I've never had anything like it before.
Seboka Mashigo
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Saad Ali514
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, the orzo was perfectly cooked, and the carrots were flavorful. The avgolemono sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a creamy and tangy flavor.