Bring Mediterranean Flavors to Your Kitchen: Chicken & Orzo Recipe Inside

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23/10/2024

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6 min

Summary:

Get ready for a delicious and easy Mediterranean-inspired dinner! This One-Pan Chicken and Orzo with Lemon and Olives is packed with flavor and requires minimal cleanup. Juicy, seasoned chicken drumsticks are seared until golden, then baked with tender orzo, fresh lemon, garlic, and briny olives in a savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this dish brings vibrant flavors to your table with minimal effort!

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Chicken and Orzo with Lemon and Olives

This meal comes together effortlessly! Begin by seasoning the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper, then sear them in a pan until they’re golden all over. Set the chicken aside on a plate, and in the same pan, add orzo, chicken stock, minced garlic, lemon wedges and juice, olives, a bay leaf, and a sprinkle of oregano. Stir to combine, then place the chicken back in the pan. Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and its juices run clear.

Ingredient

  • 8 chicken drumsticks

  • Salt, pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 ½ cups orzo

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • 1 large clove garlic, minced

  • 1 small lemon, cut into 8 wedges

  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • ¾ cup pitted Kalamata olives

  • 1 large bay leaf

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Season the chicken legs well on all sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.

  2. In a Dutch oven or large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the legs well on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan.

  3. Add the orzo, chicken stock, garlic, lemon wedges and juice, olives, bay leaf and 1 tablespoon of the oregano. Stir to combine all the ingredients, then return the chicken to the pan. Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is done (the meat will be firm and its juices will run clear). Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, sprinkle with the remaining oregano and serve.