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

Za'atar chicken with Jovial grain-free orzo with herbed tahini and olives on top

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

Chicken is marinated and then pan-seared until brown. Grain-free orzo and chicken stock are added to the pan before being finished in the oven. Drizzle with zesty herbed tahini for an easy one-skillet weeknight meal.

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: chicken, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free

Servings: people

Calories: 214.4kcal

Ingredients

For the za'atar chicken:

2 # chicken breasts
2 tbsp za'atar seasoning
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of one lemon
Zest of one lemon
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ yellow onion, chopped, about ¾ cup
2 cups chicken stock or chicken broth
1 package Jovial Foods Grain-free Orzo

For the herbed tahini:

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

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, add the za'atar seasoning, paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, and mix well. Add the chopped chicken breasts and toss to coat. Cover and place in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place a cast-iron or large skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add a drizzle of cooking oil to the skillet. Once hot, remove the pieces of chicken from the marinade and sear on both sides. Keep the remaining marinade. Don't throw it away! Do not worry about cooking the chicken all the way. It will finish in the oven.
Once the chicken is browned on both sides, move to the edge of the pan and add the yellow onion. Saute for about one minute. Add the remaining marinade to the pan along with the lemon juice, chicken stock or broth, and the grain-free orzo. Move the chicken around in the liquid so no orzo is on top and that the pasta is covered. Place the entire skillet in the oven and set a timer for 15 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking, make the herbed tahini by adding all the ingredients to a food processor or food blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside until the chicken is cooked.
Once the timer goes off and the chicken has been in the oven for 15 minutes, remove and allow to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with the herbed tahini and enjoy!

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