# Lemony Golden Chicken & Orzo

- Servings: 8 servings
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Drink
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 8 whole bone-in, skinless chicken thigh
- 1 whole onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 16 oz orzo
- 1 whole lemon zest
- 3.5 cup boiling water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 whole lemon juice

## Instructions

1. Place all the sauce ingredients in a measuring cup and mix well.
2. In a wide pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, salt, pepper, turmeric, garlic powder, and onion powder, and mix for a few seconds.
3. Add the chopped onion and sauté until lightly golden.
4. Add the chicken thighs on top and sear them on both sides until they get a nice color.
5. Spread the orzo around and on top of the chicken thighs.
6. Add the lemon zest, then pour the sauce over the chicken and orzo.
7. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until the chicken is fully cooked and the orzo is tender.
8. Garnish with fresh basil and a squeeze of lemon juice.

## Equipment

- wide pan
- measuring cup
- lid

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1697717178024996
- Creator: RuhamasFood
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/adf99663-ce79-4844-9662-32db7e6775b4
- Extracted: 2026-10-20

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