Description
This Lemon Chicken & Veggie Orzo Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, fresh veggies, and orzo pasta are tossed in a zesty lemon sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lemon Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Stir Fry:
- 2 cups cooked orzo pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Prepare the orzo according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Stir Fry: Push chicken to one side of the skillet. Add garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in cooked orzo.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, and honey. Pour into the skillet and toss until well combined. Heat through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables like snap peas or asparagus.
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
