Description
This Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl with Garlic Feta Yogurt Sauce is a delicious and balanced meal that combines flavorful marinated chicken, fluffy orzo, fresh vegetables, and a creamy feta yogurt sauce. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Lemon Dijon Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Orzo Base
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Garlic Feta Yogurt Sauce
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Lemon Dijon Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate for 20–30 minutes. Grill or pan-sear chicken until cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side. Rest, then slice.
- Orzo Base: Cook orzo in chicken broth, then toss with olive oil. Mix in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley.
- Garlic Feta Yogurt Sauce: Combine yogurt, feta, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper until creamy.
- Assembly: Serve bowls with orzo base, sliced chicken, and a drizzle of garlic feta yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
