LEMON CHICKEN WITH ORZO
Here's a dish that's light and summery but still filling. My kids love all the veggies...for real! If you like a lot of lemon, stir in an extra splash of lemon juice just before serving. -Shannon Humphrey, Hampton, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour and garlic powder. Cut chicken into 1-1/2-in. pieces; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Dip both sides of chicken in flour mixture to coat lightly; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink. Remove from pan; keep warm. Wipe skillet clean., In same pan, bring broth to a boil; stir in orzo. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice, basil and remaining salt; remove from heat. Return chicken to pan. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Yabfalon Ba
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
B.M APON
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the dish, and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Ahnaf Hasan safin
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one did not disappoint! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Khuda aur Muhabbat
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again!
Saul Hernandez
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
gana sabsr
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the dish, and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Mamun Islam
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one did not disappoint! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Kakeeto George
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again!
Marvelous Ejike
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
SHEIKH BURHAN
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the dish, and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.
Juliete Solis
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one did not disappoint! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mariereynolds
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again!
Patti Robinson
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
FX Discovery
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the dish, and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.
Hasnaat Ilyas
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one did not disappoint! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Alex Ba
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again!
Nikolas Orfanidis
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so tender and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
MD Sakib Islam Roddo
[email protected]This lemon chicken with orzo was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.