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For the chicken, combine the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chicken marinade in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
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Put the chicken in a large bowl.
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Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken, put it in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 3 hours.
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Remove thicken from the marinade.
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Heat a grill pan over medium high heat, add chicken and cook chicken breasts for about 6 minute per side or until cooked through.
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While chicken is cooking, prepare the orzo.
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Bring chicken stock to a boil, then add in the orzo.
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Return to a boil, then let it simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
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In a separate large skillet, warm olive oil over medium high heat.
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Add onion, garlic, jalepeno and celery.
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Cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
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Then add spinach to the skillet and let it simmer with the other ingredients.
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Once chicken and orzo are cooked, add them to the skillet and stir together cooking over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
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Add in lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic salt, pepper and Italian seasoning blend.
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Adjust spices to taste and serve.
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Recipe inspired by Bake Your Days Spinach Lemon Orzo Soup here on Tasty Kitchen.
