Description
This Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender marinated chicken with orzo pasta, a creamy garlic feta yogurt sauce, and a zesty olive and chickpea mix. Perfect for a wholesome meal packed with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Orzo:
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
For the Garlic Feta Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Olive & Chickpea Mix:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate and Cook the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Cook chicken in a skillet or grill over medium heat for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Prepare the Orzo: Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain and toss with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
- Make the Garlic Feta Yogurt Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, feta, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare the Olive & Chickpea Mix: In another bowl, combine chickpeas, olives, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Bowls: Serve warm or slightly chilled. Assemble bowls with orzo as the base, topped with sliced chicken, chickpea olive mix, and a generous spoon of garlic feta yogurt sauce.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or herbs based on personal preference.
- Adjust the salt and pepper according to taste.
- Feel free to add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
