One Pan Moroccan-Inspired Chicken with Orzo

1 servings of one pan moroccan-inspired chicken with orzo contains 602 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 27% carbs, 52% fat, and 21% protein. This is a good source of protein (57% of your Daily Value), potassium (10% of your Daily Value), and vitamin b6 (48% 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 (325g)
Nutrient | Value | %DV |
---|---|---|
Calories | 602 | |
Fats | 34g | 44% |
Saturated fats | 7g | 37% |
Trans fats | 0.2g | |
Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
Sodium | 661mg | 29% |
Carbs | 40g | 15% |
Net carbs | 37g | |
Fiber | 3g | 11% |
Sugar | 2g | |
Protein | 32g | |
Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
Iron | 3mg | 39% |
Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 1% |
Vitamins and Minerals | ||
Alpha carotene | 3μg | |
Beta carotene | 373μg | |
Caffeine | 0mg | |
Choline | 77mg | 14% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 14% |
Fluoride | 0.3μg | |
Folate (B9) | 18μg | 5% |
Lycopene | 0.1μg | |
Magnesium | 38mg | 9% |
Manganese | 0.3mg | 13% |
Niacin | 8mg | 51% |
Pantothenic acid | 0.3mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 262mg | 37% |
Retinol | 33μg | |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 20% |
Selenium | 29μg | 54% |
Theobromine | 0mg | |
Thiamine | 0.1mg | 11% |
Vitamin A IU | 767IU | |
Vitamin A | 66μg | 7% |
Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 37% |
Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 48% |
Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
Vitamin D IU | 4IU | |
Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
Vitamin D3 | 0.1μg | |
Vitamin E | 2mg | 16% |
Vitamin K | 67μg | 56% |
Zinc | 2mg | 20% |
Sugars | ||
Sugar | 2g | |
Sucrose | 0.1g | |
Glucose | 3g | |
Fructose | 0.2g | |
Lactose | 0g | |
Maltose | 0g | |
Galactose | 0g | |
Starch | 0g | |
Fats | ||
Saturated fats | 7g | 37% |
Monounsaturated fats | 17g | |
Polyunsaturated fats | 6g | |
Trans fats | 0.2g | |
Fatty Acids | ||
Total omega 3 | 0.4g | |
Total omega 6 | 5g | |
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.3g | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
Amino Acids | ||
Alanine | 1g | |
Arginine | 2g | |
Aspartic acid | 2g | |
Cystine | 0.3g | |
Glutamic acid | 4g | |
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 |