Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Orzo
This Lemon Chicken Orzo is true to the essence of Mediterranean cooking with juicy flavorful chicken thighs simmered in a bed of creamy orzo.
Ingredients
- 4-5 chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Juice of ½ a lime
- 2-3 tablespoon oil
- 8-10 mushrooms
- ½ of a yellow onion chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves grated
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 cups orzo
- 4 cups water
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Rub the spices and lemon juice onto the chicken thighs and sear in a hot pan for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté mushrooms in the leftover oil for a minute, then add onions and garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Add chili flakes, Italian seasoning, and thyme. Then, stir in the orzo, water, and chicken bouillon cube. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Once the liquid comes to a boil, add the seared chicken thighs and cook covered for 15 minutes on low to medium heat. Then, cover the lid with a towel and let it cook on very low heat for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving. Enjoy with garlic sauce on the side.