Preserved Lemon Chicken with Tapenade Orzo

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Servings: 4

Diet Category: Healthy

 

Ingredients:

4 Tablespoons Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil Beldi Lemon Flavor

2 Large Chicken Breasts, boneless & skinless

1 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

1 cup Orzo

1/2 cup Moresh Green Olive Tapenade

1/2 cup Moresh Green Olives with Herbs & Lemon

2 Tablespoons Moresh Harissa with Lemon Chili Sauce

1/2 Moresh Beldi Preserved Lemon, roughly chopped 

Directions:

  1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil then add the orzo and cook until al-dente.
  2. Drain excess water then add Moresh Green Olive Tapenade to the cooked orzo and stir to combine.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and ground black pepper and heat a large skillet on medium-high.
  4. Add Moresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil Beldi Lemon Flavor to the skillet then add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on both sides or until browned and fully cooked through.
  5. Turn off the heat and add Moresh Green Olives with Herbs & Lemon.
  6. To plate, add the tapenade orzo to a serving platter then top with sliced chicken and the olives. Garnish with small dollops Moresh Harissa with Lemon Chili Sauce and chopped Moresh Beldi Preserved Lemon.