Name: Chicken breast with lemony orzo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 7 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, patted dry; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup dry orzo; 2 cups water; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp dried oregano

Nutrition

Per serving

439 calories

Protein: 52g; 47% of calories
Carbs: 38g; 35% of calories
Fat: 9g; 18% of calories

Instructions

Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min

In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the orzo and a pinch of the salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until tender. Drain any excess water and return the orzo to the pot.
Season the chicken breast on both sides with half of the remaining salt, the black pepper, and the oregano.
Heat half the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 6 minutes. Flip and cook for 6 minutes more. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
While the chicken rests for 5 minutes, stir the remaining olive oil, the minced garlic, the lemon juice, the chopped parsley, and the rest of the salt into the warm orzo.
Slice the chicken breast against the grain and serve it on a plate next to the lemony orzo.

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