Baked Chicken and Orzo by @spinachandbacon

N/A
Medium

1 serving

🍗

Bone-in Chicken Thighs

🍝

300 g

Orzo

🥦

450 g

Asparagus

🍋

1

Lemon

🍲

710 ml

Chicken Broth

🧀

Parmesan Cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat the bone-in skin-on chicken thighs dry, then season them with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.

    bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    salt
    black pepper
    Italian seasoning
    🥄measuring spoons

  2. Step 2/10

    Trim the asparagus and cut it into 2-inch pieces. Mince the 3 garlic cloves, zest the lemon, then halve the lemon.

    asparagus
    garlic
    lemon
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🧀microplane grater

  3. Step 3/10

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 6 to 8 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crisp.

    olive oil
    bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🥢tongs
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/10

    Turn the chicken thighs over and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken thighs to a plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

    bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🥢tongs

  5. Step 5/10

    Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta and toast it for 1 minute.

    garlic
    orzo pasta
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups

  6. Step 6/10

    Pour 3 cups chicken broth into the pot and stir in the lemon zest. Squeeze in the juice from half of the lemon.

    chicken broth
    lemon
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups

  7. Step 7/10

    Nestle the seared chicken thighs skin-side up over the orzo. Place the pot uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 18 minutes.

    bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    orzo pasta
    🥢tongs

  8. Step 8/10

    Add the asparagus pieces around the chicken thighs. Continue baking for 8 to 10 minutes, until the asparagus is tender and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

    asparagus
    bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    🥢tongs

  9. Step 9/10

    Remove the pot from the oven and stir 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese into the orzo. Squeeze the remaining lemon half over the dish.

    🧀Parmesan cheese
    lemon
    orzo pasta
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥛measuring cups

  10. Step 10/10

    Sprinkle the dish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Rest for 5 minutes before serving the chicken thighs with the creamy orzo and asparagus.

    fresh parsley
    bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    orzo pasta
    asparagus
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥄measuring spoons

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Fruit, Citrus, Broth, Dairy, Cheese

Ingredients

Bone-in chicken thighs, Orzo, Asparagus, Lemon, Chicken broth, Parmesan cheese

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein

Calories

690 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 39g, Carbohydrates: 53g, Fat: 34g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 260mg, Iron: 3.5mg, Potassium: 620mg, Sodium: 940mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 850IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Vitamin K: 55mcg, Folate: 120mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Temps

Non spécifié

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, tongs, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, microplane grater

Appliances

oven, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, One-Pot Meal

Occasions

Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Spring

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@spinachandbacon

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Juicy, Tender, Creamy, Chewy

Flavors

Savory, Lemony, Garlicky, Herbaceous, Umami, Salty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat chicken to 165°F (74°C)), freezer : 2 months (Store in freezer-safe airtight containers,Freeze individual portions,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)