Guston

Crispy Lemon Chicken with Orzo

Juicy roasted chicken thighs with crispy skin, buttery orzo, and creamy lemon sauce

Marisa Kapeal
DE
Vorbereitung
35m
Kochen
45m
Schritte
6
Portionen
5
Schwierigkeit
Mittel

Zubereitung

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.

    Hinweis

    Add broth gradually to achieve the desired consistency

    OrzoButter57 g von 99 gHühnerbrühe880 g von 1355 gSalzschwarzer PfefferZitronenschale
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Schritt 6Serve and enjoy

    Serve chicken over orzo and spoon sauce over tops.

    HähnchenschenkelOrzo

Mehr von Marisa Kapeal