Description
Indulge in the flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with this Lemon Dijon Chicken Orzo Bowl featuring tender chicken marinated in zesty lemon and Dijon, served over a bed of flavorful orzo, and topped with a creamy roasted garlic feta yogurt sauce. A satisfying and wholesome meal for any day of the week!
Ingredients
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Lemon Dijon Chicken:
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Orzo:
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Roasted Garlic Feta Yogurt Sauce:
- 150 g feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 head garlic, roasted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Black pepper, to taste
Roasted Garlic:
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic – Preheat oven to 200°C. Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt, wrap in foil, and roast for 30–35 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken – Heat olive oil in a skillet, add seasoned chicken, cook with Dijon, lemon, and spices until golden.
- Prepare the Orzo – Toast orzo in olive oil, add broth, boil, then simmer until tender.
- Make the Sauce – Blend roasted garlic, feta, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowl – Place cooked orzo in bowls, top with lemon Dijon chicken, drizzle with sauce, garnish, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the dish by adding your favorite Mediterranean vegetables like roasted red peppers or cherry tomatoes.
- For a vegan version, substitute chicken with chickpeas and use plant-based yogurt and feta alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven, Blender
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
