# Orzo al Limone with Crispy Parmesan Chicken

A bed of creamy lemony risotto-like orzo with a thinly sliced crispy parmesan chicken cutlet.

- Total time: 1 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 2 chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 Shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Orzo
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 Lemon
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Heavy cream

## Instructions

1. Set up breading station: flour, breadcrumbs, and eggs.
2. Cut chicken in half and pound into 1/4 inch thick cutlets.
3. Dredge chicken in flour, then beaten eggs, then breadcrumbs.
4. Cook chicken for about 4 minutes a side until golden and crispy. Sprinkle with flaky salt and cut into strips.
5. Heat olive oil and butter. Mix in shallots and garlic. Then mix in black pepper and orzo.
6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower to simmer and stir often so orzo doesn't stick. Add additional liquid as needed.
7. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice. Then stir in parmesan cheese and heavy cream.
8. Divide orzo among bowls to serve. Add black pepper, parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice as desired.

## Equipment

- Bowls
- Fork
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Frying pan
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cup

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT21CTogX/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b631f1e8-5ec8-4f46-95cd-ba3383dd7871
- Extracted: 2025-01-15

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