EntertainingMay 11, 2023

Recipe: Grilled Lemon Chicken & Summer Corn Orzo

Written by Wesleigh Byrd
Photographed by Jess Isaac

It’s Summer, and one of our favorite ways to celebrate a change in season is by putting together ingredients that are flavorful and lush, served to those around a table.

Treat yourself (or your guests!) to a wholesome meal with Lighthearted Kitchen’s Grilled Lemon Chicken & Summer Corn Orzo recipe. With fresh dill and green onion, this easy-to-follow recipe is easy to make and delicious. Follow along for the recipe below, and more from our friend Chelsey Pecoy this Summer season! Cheers!!

Grilled Lemon Chicken & Summer Corn Orzo with Fresh Dill, Green Onion

Prep Time: 40 min
Total Time: 50 min
Serve: 4-6
INGREDIENTS:

For the Orzo:

1 cup organic orzo

2 cups chicken bone broth

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup fresh summer corn, pre-cooked

1 cup fresh spinach

1/2 cup marinated artichokes, drained and roughly chopped

2 green onions, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Chicken

6 organic chicken thighs

1 lemon, juiced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instruction:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 min or up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the corn and marinated artichokes, and cook for 3-5 minutes, until heated through.
  • Add the cooked orzo to the skillet and toss to combine.
  • Stir in the thinly sliced green onions, fresh spinach, and chopped fresh dill.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • To serve, spoon the orzo mixture onto plates and top each serving with a grilled chicken thigh.
  • Garnish with additional dill and green onion if desired.

Set the Table…

Canyon Handcrafted Bowl

$160

Nova Cocktail Glass

$14

Canvas Vintage Tablecloth

$167

Handmade dinnerware

$134

Hand Cast Bronze Flatware

$180

Recycled Clay Casserole Dish

$145

Check out more of Chelsey’s work and purchase a ticket to her next event at the Lighthearted Kitchen website!

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