Crispy Chicken Lemon Orzo
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cut off any fat and butterfly the chicken breast.
- 2Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound it on both sides until super thin.
- 3Prepare three plates for breading: one with Italian breadcrumbs, one with flour, and one with two eggs.
- 4Season all three plates with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 5Add fresh Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumbs and mix well.
- 6Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
- 7Heat up a good amount of avocado oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 8Add the breaded chicken to the hot oil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 9Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
- 10Remove the cooked chicken and let it rest on a rack, then sprinkle with salt.
- 11For the orzo, heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat until the butter melts.
- 12Add one shallot and 8 cloves of minced garlic to the pan and cook for one minute.
- 13Add black pepper and cook for another minute.
- 14Add 2 cups of orzo to the pan and toast for about 4 minutes.
- 15Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, bring to a quick boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover.
- 16Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- 17Wash two lemons and zest both of them, then squeeze the juice from one and a half lemons.
- 18Add the lemon zest and juice to the orzo and mix.
- 19Grate about half a cup of Parmesan cheese into the orzo and mix again.
- 20Pour in about a fourth cup of heavy whipping cream, mix, and let it simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.
- 21Serve the orzo in bowls, top with the crispy chicken, and grate additional Parmesan cheese over the top.
Ingredients
- chicken breast
- flour
- Italian bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot
- 8 garlic cloves
- 2 cups orzo
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 lemons
- 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream
Equipment
cutting boardknifeplastic wrapmeat malletplatesgraterfrying panforkbaking rackbaking sheetsaucepanwooden spoonlemon squeezer
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