Description
A refreshing stir fry featuring lemon chicken and colorful vegetables served over orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook until tender.
- Stir in lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked orzo with the chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken, Veggie Stir Fry, Orzo, Healthy Dinner