Pan-Fried Chicken with Lemony Orzo

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Sear the chicken

   Season chicken and sear in a hot pan until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.

   Chicken
2. 02
   Step 2Sauté aromatics

   In the same pan, add shallot and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.

   ShallotGarlic
3. 03
   Step 3Add tomato paste2 min

   Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

   Tomato paste
4. 04
   Step 4Deglaze with wine

   Pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

   Note

   Can skip the wine and go straight to adding broth if preferred.

   White wine
5. 05
   Step 5Cook the orzo12 min

   Add orzo and chicken broth. Stir well, then nestle the chicken back into the pan. Simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.

   OrzoChicken stockChicken
6. 06
   Step 6Finish with lemon

   Squeeze lemon juice over the dish and toss gently. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

   LemonParsley