Description
This Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl with Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, tangy lemon, creamy feta, and fresh vegetables over a bed of orzo pasta. The zesty yogurt sauce ties everything together for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Orzo Bowl:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Lemon Feta Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes.
- Prepare Orzo: Cook orzo according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Make the Yogurt Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, feta, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowls: Combine orzo, cooked chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in bowls. Drizzle with lemon feta yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can customize this bowl by adding your favorite vegetables or toppings.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning and lemon levels to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
