SKILLET CHICKEN WITH ORZO, DILL AND FETA
Chicken and orzo is timeless combination, simple and satisfying. In this recipe, you could use chicken thighs, but drumsticks make this dish super family-friendly. Of course, if you have a crowd that doesn't love the classic feta-dill pairing, feel free to change the toppings. Mint or parsley work just as well for the herbs, and any salty, crumbly cheese is lovely here. You can dress this up as you like with cucumbers or cherry tomatoes, or green olives, served alongside or pitted, chopped and tossed in instead. Besides the obvious perk of its being a one-pot dinner, this recipe yields great leftovers. For the next day's lunch, pull any remaining chicken off the bone, chop it, skin and all, and toss with the remaining orzo, vegetables and cheese. Know that the orzo - a very small pasta, not rice - soaks up all the liquid and flavor as it sits and cools, so you may need a drizzle of oil and lemon juice over the top to serve it the second day.
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Categories dinner, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut one of the lemons into wedges and set aside. Juice the remaining lemon and combine with 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, in a large resealable plastic bag or in a bowl, along with the chicken pieces. Seal and shake the bag (or stir in the bowl) to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to overnight.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and cook until lightly golden all over, turning when the chicken releases easily from the pan, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add the onion to the pan and stir to coat with the remaining fat. Decrease heat to medium and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the orzo and the broth or water. Cook until the liquid is partly absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Top with the chicken legs and cover with a lid or foil. Continue cooking until the orzo is tender, most of the liquid is absorbed, and the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more, depending on the size of your drumsticks or thighs. Remove from the heat and scatter the cucumber, feta and dill over the top. Serve from the skillet with lemon wedges and olives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 903, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1379 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Nahin Chowdury
[email protected]Not my favorite.
Shahadat Husain
[email protected]Meh.
karl byrne
[email protected]Would definitely make again!
Arielle Velez
[email protected]5 stars!
Wilson Kigozi
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. I probably won't make it again.
Komi K
[email protected]The orzo was a little too mushy for my liking. I think I'll cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
umaind Ali
[email protected]This dish is a little bland for my taste. I added some red pepper flakes and it was much better.
Samantha Currie
[email protected]I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it was still delicious.
neil hotwani iphone
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dill, so I used parsley instead.
Zac Jones
[email protected]This dish is also great for meal prep. I made a big batch on the weekend and ate it for lunch all week.
Victoria Agyemang
[email protected]Next time I make this, I'm going to try using chicken thighs instead of breasts.
George Finnie
[email protected]I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the dish and it was delicious.
Zahid Malik
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the dill and feta combination, but it really works in this dish.
Isha's Boutique
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
Oluwafemi oluwatayo
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. My husband especially loved it.
Anamarie Rivera
[email protected]This skillet chicken with orzo, dill, and feta is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the orzo is cooked al dente. The dill and feta add a nice flavor to the dish.