Roast Lemon Chicken with Orzo Recipe

Name: Roast Lemon Chicken with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken leg quarters (about 12 ounces each); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lemon (1/2 thinly sliced, 1/2 cut into wedges); 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 to 3 thyme sprigs; 1 cup orzo; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

4 chicken leg quarters (about 12 ounces each)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon (1/2 thinly sliced, 1/2 cut into wedges)
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 to 3 thyme sprigs
1 cup orzo
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2
Loosen the chicken skin with your fingers; rub 1 tablespoon olive oil over and under the skin.
3
Stuff the lemon slices and garlic under the skin; season the outside with salt and pepper.
4
Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet, skin-side up.
5
Roast until crisp and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
6
Let rest 5 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add the asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Transfer to a plate.
10
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the onion and thyme to the skillet; cook, stirring, until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
11
Stir in the orzo and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
12
Add 2 1/2 cups water and a pinch of salt.
13
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender, about 15 minutes.
14
Remove from the heat; discard the thyme and stir in the asparagus and chives.
15
Season with salt and pepper.
16
Serve with the chicken and lemon wedges.
17
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken leg quarters (about 12 ounces each), 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 lemon (1/2 thinly sliced, 1/2 cut into wedges), 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Roast Lemon Chicken with 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.

Roast Lemon Chicken with Orzo

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