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Saturday, April 4, 2026

BAKED LEMON CHICKEN AND ORZO


3 Cups Chicken Broth
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1-2 tsp lemon pepper, plus enough to sprinkle over top after assembled
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp cumin
1 TBL cornstarch
Zest of 2 lemons
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cups orzo
1 garlic clove
4-6 chicken breasts thin cut or pounded (can also cut into bite size cubes, see note below)
4 TBL butter cut into chunks
Lemon slices, optional
Paprika, optional

Put all but chicken, butter and lemon slices in 9x13 pan. Mix well to incorporate everything together.

Top with chicken breasts butter chunks and more lemon pepper and paprika if using for color.

Top with lemon slices

Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes until internal temp is 165.

Note: if using chicken chunks, you can stir everything together, then top with butter, lemon pepper and lemon slices.



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