Crispy Lemon Chicken with Orzo
Juicy roasted chicken thighs with crispy skin, buttery orzo, and creamy lemon sauce
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- Vorbereitung
- 35m
- Kochen
- 45m
- Schritte
- 6
- Portionen
- 5
- Schwierigkeit
- Mittel
Zubereitung
- Schritt 1Marinate the chicken30 min
Pat chicken very dry. Toss with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 2 tsp dried oregano, zest of 1 lemon, and ½ tsp red pepper flakes. Marinate for 30 minutes.
HähnchenschenkelOlivenölSalzschwarzer PfefferKnoblauchpulverZwiebelpulverPaprikapulverOreganoZitronenschaleChiliflocken - Schritt 2Roast the chicken45 min
Roast chicken skin-side up at 425°F for 30–45 minutes. Broil for 1–2 minutes for crispier skin.
Hähnchenschenkel - Schritt 3Cook the orzo1 min
Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter, add 350 g orzo and toast for 30–60 seconds. Add 3½–4 cups chicken broth, salt and black pepper to taste, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Simmer until tender, adding more broth as needed.
HinweisAdd broth gradually to achieve the desired consistency
OrzoButter57 g von 99 gHühnerbrühe880 g von 1355 gSalzschwarzer PfefferZitronenschale - Schritt 4Start the sauce
For sauce, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter and sauté 3–4 grated garlic cloves, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp dried oregano, and fresh cracked black pepper. Add 2 cups chicken broth and ½ cup heavy cream; gently simmer.
Butter42 g von 99 gKnoblauchChiliflockenOreganoschwarzer PfefferHühnerbrühe475 g von 1355 gSchlagsahne - Schritt 5Finish the sauce
Add lemon zest and juice of ½ lemon, thin lemon slices, and 2–3 tbsp fresh dill. Low simmer and finish with cold butter until glossy.
ZitronenschaleZitronensaftZitroneDill - Schritt 6Serve and enjoy
Serve chicken over orzo and spoon sauce over tops.
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