Description
A flavorful and vibrant recipe for Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl with a delightful Honey Feta Yogurt Sauce. This dish combines tender marinated chicken, orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and a creamy yogurt sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Lemon Dijon Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Orzo:
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Honey Feta Yogurt Sauce:
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and let marinate for 20 minutes.
- Cook the Orzo: Bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain if needed and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Let rest and slice.
- Prepare Honey Feta Yogurt Sauce: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, feta, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowl: Divide orzo between bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle honey feta yogurt sauce generously over the bowls. Serve warm with extra lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
