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Lemon Chicken for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked lemon chicken, chicken and orzo, dinner for one, lemon garlic chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A chicken breast marinated in lemon, garlic, and herbs, baked, and served over buttered orzo.

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ½ cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter

Directions

  • In a bowl or zip-top bag, mix the garlic, lemon juice, oil, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken, turn to coat, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Take the chicken out of the marinade and set it on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
  • Cover it loosely with foil and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken bakes, bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook the orzo for 7 to 8 minutes. Drain it and stir in the butter.
  • Slice the chicken and serve it over the buttered orzo.

Nutrition

Serving: 320g | Calories: 758kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 984IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, boneless counted as raw chicken breast, ½ cup uncooked orzo counted as dry pasta (orzo). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.