Description
Lemon Chicken & Veggie Orzo Stir Fry is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and zesty orzo for a quick yet impressive meal. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this easy stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (450g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced (200g)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas (150g)
- 1 cup orzo pasta (200g)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides (6-8 minutes). Remove from pan and slice.
- Cook orzo in salted boiling water according to package instructions (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add zucchini and bell peppers; cook until tender yet crisp.
- Return sliced chicken and cooked orzo to the skillet. Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- Toss in frozen peas just before serving. Plate the stir fry and drizzle with additional sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg