GREEK CHICKEN AND ORZO

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Make and share this Greek Chicken and Orzo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GoldsmithLissa

Categories     Greek

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 bone-in chicken breasts (2.5 lbs)
1 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup pitted black olives, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
handful dill sprigs
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Chicken: Combine oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Rub four lemon slices with 1 Tbs oil. Sprinkle both sides with 1 tsp oregano mixture.
  • Separate skin from chicken breasts with fingers, leaving skin attached. Place one (or two, if desired) lemon slice under skin of each breast.
  • Sprinkle with remaining oregano mixture. Place in roasting pan.
  • Roast 25 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with fork.
  • Orzo: As chicken is cooking, cook orzo as instructed. Add raisins, olives, dill, onion, remaining 1Tbs oil and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Arrange chicken and orzo. Garnish with lemon slices and dill sprigs.

Charmaine Makana
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I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but this dish was actually really good. The chicken was flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Toqeer Abbas
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a different one.


Areeba Rasheed
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Saavi Scanny
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The sauce is also very flavorful.


Iliana Balderas
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the orzo was al dente. The sauce was also very flavorful.


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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. The chicken was also a bit dry.


Devon Senior
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always comes out delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The sauce is also very flavorful.


Elijah Batts
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the orzo is cooked perfectly. The sauce is also delicious and has a nice balance of flavors.


Stuart Dixon
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was moist and tender, and the orzo was cooked just right. The sauce was flavorful and had a nice tang to it. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahidul Jony
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This Greek chicken and orzo dish is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


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