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Lemon Dill Orzo with Paprika-Crusted Chicken

Lemon Dill Orzo with Paprika-Crusted Chicken

Lemon Dill Orzo with Paprika-Crusted Chicken

Recipe By Hal Simon, Savory Spice—North Austin, TX customer

Yields

6 to 8 servings

Recipe By Hal Simon, Savory Spice—North Austin, TX customer

"Full of flavor, light yet filling, and simply delicious." -Alicia P.

Recipe Notes

*Use Smoked Spanish Sweet Paprika if you do not want any heat.

Ingredients

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

5 Tbsp. butter, divided



1 lb. orzo pasta

8 oz. crumbled feta cheese


1 lb. fresh or frozen baby spinach

Grated zest and juice of 2 large lemons

2 to 2 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided



Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Mayan Sea Salt

    Mayan Sea Salt has a clean appearance and flavor but is also an interesting tie to the ancient Mayan way of life. Straight from the sea to your tab...

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  • Coarse Black Malabar Pepper

    This Coarse Black Malabar Pepper makes a hearty peppery seasoning for a variety of savory meals. These coarsely ground black peppercorns have a bol...

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  • Dill Weed

    Made up of dill weed, this dried herb is most commonly used for dips, sauces, and seafood like salmon. Perfect for pickling recipes. Use to season ...

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  • Cantanzaro Herbs

    Named after the city in Italy, this blend of Italian herbs is accentuated with lemon and garlic, and is more of an all-purpose seasoning in its ove...

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  • Hungarian Sweet & Spicy Paprika

    A hotter, spicier version of authentic Hungarian paprika (thanks to added cayenne pepper!) We regulate the heat to such a level that it doesn't ove...

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Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a saucepan, bring broth, 2 1/2 Tbsp. of butter, Mayan Sea Salt, and Coarse Black Malabar Pepper to a boil. Add spinach to boiling broth (if using fresh, add a handful at a time and let wilt before adding more). In a 3-quart baking dish, mix orzo, feta, Dill Weed, and lemon juice. Pour broth mixture over orzo and stir to incorporate.

Mix breadcrumbs, lemon zest, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and remaining spices. Coat chicken thighs with remaining 2 1/2 Tbsp. melted butter and roll chicken thighs in the breadcrumb mixture. Lay pieces evenly on top of the orzo mixture in the the baking dish.

Bake until orzo is tender and cooking liquid is creamy, 35 to 40 min. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan on top and bake 10 min. longer or until the top is golden brown. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 to 10 min. before serving.