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Za'atar Chicken With Grain-free Orzo and Herbed Tahini

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and healthy dish combining spiced chicken, grain-free orzo, and a creamy herbed tahini sauce for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pcs chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp za'atar seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of one lemon lemon juice
  • Zest of one lemon lemon zest
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Vegetables

  • ½ yellow onion, chopped, about ¾ cup yellow onion (chopped)

Liquids & Broth

  • 2 cups chicken stock or chicken broth chicken stock

Grain-free Orzo

  • 1 package Jovial Foods Grain-free Orzo grain-free orzo

Herbed Tahini Sauce

  • ¼ cup tahini tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water water
  • 2 cloves garlic garlic (additional)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil fresh basil
  • ¼ tsp salt salt
  • pinch of black pepper black pepper

Instructions 

  • Mix za'atar, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for 30 min to 12 hrs.
  • Sear marinated chicken in a skillet until browned. Add onion, remaining marinade, lemon juice, broth, and orzo. Cover and bake at 350°F for 15 min.
  • Blend tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Drizzle over cooked chicken and orzo before serving.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: chicken, Herbed Tahini, Zaatar