Greek Lemon Chicken and Orzo - delicious Canadian chicken recipe
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Poulet au Citron et Orzo Grec

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45 min4420 cal

Lemon, garlic, and oregano are the holy trinity of Greek chicken — and when you cook it with orzo in the same pot, the tiny pasta absorbs the lemony chicken broth and becomes the star of the dish. Brown chicken thighs first for a golden crust, then build the sauce with garlic, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Add the orzo and let it cook in the liquid, stirring occasionally. The orzo becomes creamy like risotto as it releases starch. Finish with crumbled feta, fresh dill, and more lemon. This is a 30-minute one-pot dinner that tastes like a Greek taverna.

Ingrédients

Portions :
4

Instructions

Valeur nutritive par portion

Calories420 kcal
Protéines38 g
Lipides22 g
Glucides34 g
Fibres4 g
Sucre6 g
Sodium552 mg

Conseils de pro

  • 💡Most international spices are available at T&T, Adonis, or the international aisle of Loblaws, Metro, and Sobeys.
  • 💡Marinating overnight makes a significant difference in flavour penetration — plan ahead when possible.
  • 💡Bone-in chicken is preferred for most international recipes because the bones add body and richness to the sauce.

Variantes

  • 🔄Swap chicken thighs for drumsticks — they're often cheaper and work in nearly every international recipe.
  • 🔄Vegetarian version: replace chicken with chickpeas or firm tofu for most recipes.
  • 🔄Adjust spice levels freely — start with half the chili/heat components and add more to taste.

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