Lemon Chicken with Orzo Soup

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

A delicious Greek inspired soup made with Fresh House of Meats Chicken Thighs, Orzo, Lemon Juice, and a fresh garden dill.

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr
 1 lb House of Meats Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
 1 tbsp Olive Oil
 1 Medium Leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
 1 Celery Stalk, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
 6 cups Chicken Broth, low-sodium
 ½ cup Orzo
 ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Dill
 Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper, season to taste.
 2 Fresh Whole Lemons, cut in halves (For Kick!)
1

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add cut leek and celery. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, 5 to 8 minutes.

2

Add House of Meats Chicken Thighs and Chicken Broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until Chicken Thighs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

3

Transfer Chicken Thighs to a plate. Let cool, then shred chicken into bite-size pieces.

4

Meanwhile, return broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.

5

Remove pot from heat. Stir in chicken and dill. Serve with lemon halves for squeezing over.

Ingredients

 1 lb House of Meats Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
 1 tbsp Olive Oil
 1 Medium Leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
 1 Celery Stalk, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick
 6 cups Chicken Broth, low-sodium
 ½ cup Orzo
 ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Dill
 Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper, season to taste.
 2 Fresh Whole Lemons, cut in halves (For Kick!)

Directions

1

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add cut leek and celery. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, 5 to 8 minutes.

2

Add House of Meats Chicken Thighs and Chicken Broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until Chicken Thighs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

3

Transfer Chicken Thighs to a plate. Let cool, then shred chicken into bite-size pieces.

4

Meanwhile, return broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.

5

Remove pot from heat. Stir in chicken and dill. Serve with lemon halves for squeezing over.

Lemon Chicken with Orzo Soup

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