One Pan Moroccan-Inspired Chicken with Orzo
1 servings of one pan moroccan-inspired chicken with orzo contains 416 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 39% carbs, 33% fat, and 28% protein. This is a good source of protein (51% of your Daily Value), potassium (9% of your Daily Value), and vitamin b6 (44% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 35 minutes
Ingredients
Lemon zest 1 tsp or 2g
Directions
- Generously season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat half of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Arrange thighs, smooth side down, in the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned, then flip and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Return skillet to medium heat. and heat remaining oil Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and starting to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes, scraping up any leftover brown bits from the chicken. Add spices and stir until onions are fully coated.
- Add orzo and stir to coat with the spice mixture. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Place chicken thighs back in the skillet in a single layer, nestling them into the orzo.
- Continue to cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 8 to 10 minutes until orzo is al dente and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the largest thigh reads 165°F.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and sliced olives, then remove from heat.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 servings of one pan moroccan-inspired chicken with orzo (288g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 416 | |
| Fats | 15g | 19% |
| Saturated fats | 2g | 11% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 646mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 40g | 15% |
| Net carbs | 37g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 10% |
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Protein | 29g | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 3μg | |
| Beta carotene | 373μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 68mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 16% |
| Fluoride | 0.3μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 18μg | 5% |
| Lycopene | 0.1μg | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 11% |
| Niacin | 7mg | 46% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 232mg | 33% |
| Retinol | 8μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 27μg | 48% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A IU | 682IU | |
| Vitamin A | 41μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D IU | 1IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 67μg | 56% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 18% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Sucrose | 0.2g | |
| Glucose | 3g | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 2g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.2g | |
| Total omega 6 | 2g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 3g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 2g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
