11 Dec One Pan Lemony Orzo and Chicken Piccata
One Pan Lemony Orzo and Chicken Piccata
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 1 ⅓ pounds, trimmed
- All-purpose flour for dredging
- 1 small onion diced, about 1 cup
- 2 cups orzo
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons about ⅔ cup, plus more for garnish, optional
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons capers rinsed
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using a large saute pan over medium high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Season the chicken with pepper, dredge in flour and shake off excess. Saute the chicken on each side until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium low, sauté the onions until softened, about 4 minutes. Move the onions to the sides of the pan, increase heat to medium high, add remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Add orzo and saute until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the lemon juice and deglaze the pan, loosening the browned bits on the bottom of the pan by scraping with a wooden spoon.
- Add the chicken stock, season with black pepper, and stir to combine.
- Nestle the chicken into the orzo, cover and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook until orzo is al dente and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165ºF on an instant read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, slice and return to the pan. Sprinkle with lemon zest, capers and parsley. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
ADDITIONAL NUTRITION INFORMATION:
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, about 1 ⅓ pounds, trimmed - k+ 92mg, Na+ 36 mg
2 cups orzo - K+ 144mg
4 cups low sodium chicken broth - K+ 87mg, Na+ 53mg
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed - Na+ 74mg
2 cups orzo - K+ 144mg
4 cups low sodium chicken broth - K+ 87mg, Na+ 53mg
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed - Na+ 74mg
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 17gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gCalcium: 30mgMagnesium: 66mgPhosphorus: 229mg
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