Lemon Roasted Chicken with Dilled Orzo

 

POULTRY

 

Total Time: 50 mins

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30-40 mins

Yield: 8-10 servings

Dish Size: Rimmed Baking Sheet or Lid-It®

 

 

INGREDIENTS

 

  • 1 frying chicken, cut up **(about 3½ lbs.)
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 lemons, quartered
  • 1 Tbsp Tara’s Pepped up Pork & Poultry seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp good olive oil
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill, or ½ tsp dried dill

 

 

Directions

 

  1. On a rimmed baking sheet or Lid-It®, toss together chicken, lemon wedges, garlic, olive oil, and seasoning.
  2. Place in a preheated 450°F oven and roast, skin side up, for 30-40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile bring water in a saucepan to boil, add salt, and cook orzo until tender, about 9 minutes.
  4. Drain orzo, add a drizzle of olive oil, and stir in dill.
  5. Arrange the orzo on a large platter, top with chicken, and drizzle with pan juices.

 

 

**Cut the breast pieces in half. You should have 10 pieces. Cook time will vary with size of chicken.