Lemon Chicken Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces
• 8 oz (225 g) dry orzo pasta
• 1 large lemon (120 g), zested and juiced (3 tbsp / 45 ml juice)
• 1 small onion (4 oz / 115 g), finely chopped
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Method

1. 1Prep the aromatics: Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and zest the lemon. Cut the chicken into 1 in (2.5 cm) pieces, then juice the lemon to yield about 3 tbsp (45 ml).
2. 2Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in a large deep skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1/2 tsp (3 g) salt, and 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring once or twice, until lightly browned and cooked to 165°F (74°C).
3. 3Sauté aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 4Toast orzo: Stir in orzo and cook 1 minute to toast lightly.
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