Greek Chicken And Orzo Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken And Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F.
2
Chicken: Combine oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Set aside.
3
Rub four lemon slices with 1 Tbs oil. Sprinkle both sides with 1 tsp oregano mixture.
4
Separate skin from chicken breasts with fingers, leaving skin attached. Place one (or two, if desired) lemon slice under skin of each breast.
5
Sprinkle with remaining oregano mixture. Place in roasting pan.
6
Roast 25 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with fork.
7
Orzo: As chicken is cooking, cook orzo as instructed. Add raisins, olives, dill, onion, remaining 1Tbs oil and 1/4 tsp salt.
8
Arrange chicken and orzo. Garnish with lemon slices and dill sprigs.

467

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, 1 lemon, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken And Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greek Chicken And Orzo

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Variations & substitutions

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