Lemon Chicken with Orzo
4 servings
45 minutes
Lemon chicken with orzo is a dish where the simplicity of ingredients meets rich, refined flavor. This recipe, rooted in Jewish cuisine, features a harmony of aromas: tender chicken thighs infused with lemon freshness combine with silky orzo pasta enriched with creamy Dijon mustard and Parmesan sauce. Herbs like thyme and rosemary add spicy depth, while spinach brings lightness and balance. Chicken broth enriches the taste, and cream adds velvetiness. Lemon provides a finishing touch of freshness that highlights the richness of textures. This dish is perfect for a family dinner; it warms and delights with its sophistication while remaining cozy and homely.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 3 cloves
3
Remove the leaves from the stems of thyme and rosemary and chop them.
- Thyme: 3 sprigs
- Rosemary: 1 sprig
4
Rub the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Boneless chicken thigh fillet: 700 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Melt butter in a thick-walled pot and fry the chicken until golden brown. It's better to do this in parts for better browning. Transfer the meat to a clean dish.
- Butter: 40 g
- Boneless chicken thigh fillet: 700 g
6
In the same pot, sauté the onion until soft.
- Onion: 1 head
7
Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and fry for another minute.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Thyme: 3 sprigs
- Rosemary: 1 sprig
8
Add flour and fry until light brown.
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
9
Add mustard and chicken broth, mix well.
- Dijon mustard: 8 g
- Chicken broth: 750 ml
10
Add orzo, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Orzo pasta: 200 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
11
Add spinach, cream, grated parmesan, lemon zest and juice. Simmer until ready, stirring occasionally.
- Spinach: 100 g
- Whipping cream 33%: 70 ml
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 70 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
12
Place the chicken over the cooked orzo, cover with a lid, and heat for 5 minutes.
- Boneless chicken thigh fillet: 700 g
13
Serve the lemon chicken with orzo immediately.
