Classic Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs(paid link)
• 1 cup orzo pasta(paid link)
• 3 cup chicken broth(paid link)
• 1 lemon(paid link)
• 4 cloves garlic(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 tsp dried oregano(paid link)
• ¼ cup fresh dill(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.

   3 min

3. 3

   Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Stir in the orzo pasta and dried oregano. Toast for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Pour in chicken broth and the juice of half a lemon. Bring to a simmer.

6. 6

   Return chicken thighs to the pot, nestling them into the orzo. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until orzo is cooked through and chicken is cooked to 165°F.

   15 min

7. 7

   Stir in fresh dill and remaining lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

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