Zesty Lemon Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Stir-Fry
This vibrant stir fry features tender chicken and colorful vegetables tossed with orzo pasta and a zesty lemon sauce. It's a quick and healthy meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 each bell pepper red or yellow, thinly sliced
- 1 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 each lemon zest and juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the seasoned chicken until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and set aside, then add the remaining olive oil to the skillet.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and snap peas, stir-frying until tender yet crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, then add the cooked orzo, lemon zest, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and oregano.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and herbs before cooking.