Name: Chicken Thigh and Orzo Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon herb seasoning, such as Savory Spice® Pizza & Pasta Sprinkle; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 lb chicken thighs, skin on; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoon minced parsley; 1 cup orzo; 1 3/4 cups chicken bone broth; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 lemon wedge, juiced (optional)

Chicken Thigh and Orzo Skillet

This chicken thigh and orzo skillet is a vibrant, one-pan lemon garlic dish that combines tender marinated chicken and orzo pasta in a light, flavorful sauce.

2 hr total 15 min prep 45 min cook 4 648 cal

Instructions

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1 Stir Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, paprika, herb seasoning, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl, add chicken thighs, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Heat olive oil and butter together until butter is melted.
3 Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, and place chicken skin side down in skillet; discard marinade. Cook until skin is golden, about 8 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.
4 Add onion to the skillet, sauté until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in parsley, orzo, chicken broth, and lemon zest.
5 Nestle chicken, skin side up, on top of orzo. Cover skillet with a lid.
6 Bake in the preheated oven until orzo is tender, about 30 minutes. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the top and serve immediately.