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Kalamata Lemon Chicken

Kalamata Lemon Chicken
Makes: 4 servings
Serving size: 3 ounces chicken + 1/2 cup orzo
Prep: 10 mins Bake: 400°F 35 mins
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Kalamata Lemon Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1 - 1 1/4
    pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1
    tablespoon olive oil
  • 2/3
    cup dried orzo
  • 1/2
    cup drained, pitted kalamata olives
  • 1
    14 ounce can chicken broth
  • 1/2
    lemon, cut into wedges or chunks
  • 1
    tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1
    teaspoon dried Greek seasoning
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/4
    teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Hot chicken broth (optional)
  • Fresh snipped oregano (optional)
Directions

1. In a 4-quart Dutch oven brown chicken in hot oil over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, turning once. Stir in orzo, olives, broth, lemon wedges, lemon juice, Greek seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Bake, covered, in a 400 degree F oven about 35 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (180 degrees F). If desired, serve in shallow bowls with additional hot broth and top with snipped oregano. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Kalamata Lemon Chicken)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 309,
  • Protein (gm) 27,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 24,
  • Fat, total (gm) 11,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 91,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 4,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 1,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 49,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 8,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 8,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 65,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 837,
  • Potassium (mg) 263,
  • Calcium (DV %) 20,
  • Iron (DV %) 2,
  • Starch () 2,
  • Lean Meat () 3,
  • Fat () 1,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (6)
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md.thompson wrote:

My husband and I enjoyed it, kids did not :(

7/28/2011 10:29:35 PM Report Abuse
karen.barcheski wrote:

this recipe is great and super easy. everyone loved it but all agreed it needed more lemon. I add more lemon quarters according to taste. I also add marinated artichokes sometimes as well for extra texture/flavor.

8/25/2010 03:19:36 PM Report Abuse
paulat_1 wrote:

I find the greek seasoning in the spice isle. Most grocery stores have it, as that's where i buy mine. Makes some excellent dishes!

2/21/2010 06:23:54 PM Report Abuse
mamareed44 wrote:

can anyone tell me where to get the greek seasoning please. Or if I can buy it.

2/15/2010 07:03:24 PM Report Abuse
sarahdefrange wrote:

very easy recipe...and delicious. My husband said it was the best thing I ever cooked!

2/11/2010 12:57:33 PM Report Abuse
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