Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken & Orzo Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal that combines savory chicken and orzo with a tangy whipped feta sauce and sweet roasted cranberries. It’s a perfect balance of flavors that will impress your family and guests.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken & Orzo
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Whipped Feta Sauce
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Roasted Cranberries
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Roast the cranberries – Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Toss dried cranberries with honey and olive oil. Roast for 6–8 minutes until plump. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- Add garlic and honey – Stir in minced garlic, honey, and soy sauce. Cook until fragrant.
- Cook the orzo – Add orzo and chicken broth to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, cover, and cook until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Prepare the whipped feta sauce – Blend feta, Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Assemble the skillet – Combine cooked orzo and chicken. Top with roasted cranberries and whipped feta sauce.
- Garnish and serve – Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the whipped feta sauce by adding more or less honey to suit your taste.
- This recipe is versatile and can be easily adapted to include different proteins like shrimp or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
