Description
This Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl with Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and a tangy yogurt sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Orzo Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
For the Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- Prepare the Orzo Bowl: In a bowl, combine cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Make the Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce: In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, feta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Add orzo mixture, sliced chicken, and a generous spoonful of lemon feta yogurt sauce to each bowl.
- Serve: Enjoy your Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl with Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
