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Lemony Golden Chicken & Orzo

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8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs

1 onion, chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 package orzo, 16 oz (454g)

Zest of 1 lemon

3.5 cups boiling water

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon turmeric

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Juice of ½ lemon

Place all the sauce ingredients in a measuring cup and mix well.
In a wide pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, salt, pepper, turmeric, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix for a few seconds to open up the spices.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until lightly golden.
Add the chicken thighs on top and sear them on both sides for at least 5 minutes, until they get a nice color.
Spread the orzo around and on top of the chicken thighs.
Add the lemon zest, then pour the sauce over the chicken and orzo.
Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the orzo is tender.
Garnish with fresh basil and squeeze of lemon juice.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍝Pasta

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 40m

Created last week

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