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one-pot chicken dinner has got it all: protein, carbs, and fresh veggies all in one skillet for a complete dinner. The flavors in this recipe take their cues from shawarma, the popular Levantine dish that features thin cuts of seasoned meat. Shawarma is roasted in a cone-like shape on a rotating skewer and sliced to serve in pita or bread with veggies. The spice mix here is a shortcut to those delicious flavors, including coriander, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and cinnamon. Each bite of flavorful chicken is nicely balanced by the tomato-cucumber-feta salad and chewy orzo.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb.chicken tenders or chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 tbsp.ground coriander
- 1 tbsp.smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp.crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp.ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 6cloves garlic, minced
- 4 c.low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz.orzo (about 2 c.)
- 1/4 c.finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving
- 1/2English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 c.cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 c.crumbled feta (about 2 oz.)
- 1 tbsp.fresh lemon juice
Directions
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- Step 1
In a large bowl, toss chicken, coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 2In a large high-sided skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add half of chicken mixture and cook, turning halfway through, until golden and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon more oil and remaining chicken mixture.
- Step 3Wipe any dark bits from pan with a clean paper towel, if necessary. Return skillet to medium heat. Cook garlic and 1 tablespoon oil, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in broth, orzo, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce to heat to medium-low and gently simmer, stirring frequently, until liquid is mostly absorbed and orzo is tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
- Step 4Remove skillet from heat, stir in dill, and top with chicken mixture.
- Step 5In a medium bowl, toss cucumber, tomatoes, feta, lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and a pinch of salt.
- Step 6Spoon cucumber salad over chicken mixture. Top with more dill.
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