{"id":"61eef353-50b1-4693-8297-2099468cacb9","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/61eef353-50b1-4693-8297-2099468cacb9","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a73524625/ina-garten-crispy-chicken-with-lemon-orzo-recipe/","title":"Ina Garten’s Crispy Chicken With Lemon Orzo","description":"Ina Garten's recipe for crispy chicken with lemon orzo from her cookbook Modern Comfort Food.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT25M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT1H","ingredients":[{"text":"2/3 c. all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"4 (8-oz.) boneless, skin-on chicken breasts","item":"(8-oz.) boneless, skin-on chicken breasts","quantity":4},{"text":"1/4 c. canola oil","item":"canola oil","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"9 tbsp. good European-style unsalted butter (such as Plugrá), divided","item":"good European-style unsalted butter (such as Plugrá)","quantity":9,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley","item":"minced fresh parsley","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 c. orzo","item":"orzo","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest","item":"finely grated lemon zest","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice","item":"fresh lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. good olive oil","item":"good olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. minced fresh dill","item":"minced fresh dill","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 cup small-diced feta, preferably Greek (4 oz.)","item":"small-diced feta, preferably Greek","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":4,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges","item":"lemon, cut into 8 wedges","quantity":1}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 425°. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper. Remove tenders on  underside of chicken breasts and save for another use. (This makes the chicken breasts an even thickness so they cook evenly.)","section":"Crispy Chicken"},{"number":2,"text":"In a large (12\") cast-iron skillet over medium heat, heat oil and 4 Tbsp. butter until butter has melted and begins to sizzle.","section":"Crispy Chicken"},{"number":3,"text":"Dredge chicken in flour mixture and shake off any excess. Place chicken, skin side down, in skillet and cook over medium heat without moving for 12 minutes. With chicken still skin side down, place skillet in oven and roast for 10 minutes.","section":"Crispy Chicken"},{"number":4,"text":"Return skillet to the stovetop over medium heat (careful; the handle will be hot!). Turn chicken skin side up, add remaining 5 Tbsp. butter, and continue to cook until butter is a nutty brown color and chicken is just cooked through (an instant-read thermometer will register 130° to 140°), 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley.","section":"Crispy Chicken"},{"number":5,"text":"In a large saucepan, bring 2 qt. water to a boil. Add 2 tsp. salt, then orzo. Return water to a boil and simmer, uncovered, until orzo is al dente, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain.","section":"Lemon Orzo With Feta"},{"number":6,"text":"Transfer orzo to a medium bowl. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, dill, 2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper. Fold in feta.","section":"Lemon Orzo With Feta"},{"number":7,"text":"Divide orzo with feta among 4 dinner plates. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice each breast crosswise into thick slices. Arrange one breast on each plate with orzo. Spoon a few tablespoons of brown butter over each breast, squeeze on some lemon, and sprinkle with salt. Serve hot with lemon wedges alongside.","section":"Lemon Orzo With Feta"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:05:43.784159+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:05:43.784159+00:00"}