Description
A vibrant and flavorful lemon chicken and veggie orzo stir-fry that is quick and easy to make. This colorful dish is packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and zesty lemon flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Orzo:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking chicken)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 carrot, peeled and julienned or sliced thinly
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (plus extra wedges for serving)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for stir-fry)
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Add the minced garlic in the last minute of cooking, sautéing until fragrant.
- Combine the Chicken and Orzo: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the cooked orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss everything together until the chicken, vegetables, and orzo are evenly combined.
- Finish and Serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lemon chicken orzo stir fry, chicken and vegetable stir fry, lemon chicken recipe
