Discover the vibrant flavors of Greece with this easy and delicious Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Bowl recipe! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing lunch, this dish combines tender grilled chicken, tangy lemon, creamy yogurt, and fresh vegetables over a bed of orzo. Learn how to make this refreshing mint yogurt sauce and elevate your meal with a Mediterranean twist. #GreekFood #MediterraneanDiet #ChickenRecipes”
Recipe: Greek Lemon Chicken Orzo Bowl
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons dried Greek oregano, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 scant teaspoon smoked paprika
Sea salt and black pepper
2-3 cups cooked orzo for serving
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
8 ounces feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
Sliced avocado, Kalamata olives, and basil, for serving
For the Mint Yogurt Sauce:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
3/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Juice from 1 lemon
1 small fresh chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon cumin
Sea salt
Instructions:
Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together olive oil, mustard, honey, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, half the oregano, garlic, paprika, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in this mixture and let them stand in the fridge for 15 minutes or up to overnight.
Make the Yogurt Sauce: Whisk everything together and set aside.
Roast the Chicken: Roast at 350°F for 30 – 35 minutes.
Prepare the Orzo Mixture: Mix the orzo with tomatoes and cucumbers. Season with lemon zest, oregano, and olive oil. Set aside.
Serve: Add ½ – 1 cup of the orzo mixture to a bowl. Place the chicken chunks on one side. Add avocado slices and a handful of Kalamata olives. Drizzle everything except the olives with the yogurt sauce and serve.
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That looks amazing, thanks for the recipe!
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Wow, this looks so good. I could just taste it. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend. Enjoy your family and God bless everyone.🙏😋💕🇬🇷🌍
Looks delicious! How many people does this recipe serve?