Healthy Chicken Orzo Bowl
gluten free and dairy free chicken orzo bowl with garlic sauteed asparagus and a honey shallot dressing
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- ½ tsp oregano
- salt & pepper
- gluten free orzo
For the Dressing
- ½ shallot chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- juice from ½ of a lemon
- 1 tsp oregano
- salt & pepper
For the Asparagus
- 2 servings of asparagus
- ½ shallot
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
Marinate your chicken for at least 1 hour before cooking. In a bowl, crack an egg, whisk it, and add the chicken. Season evenly. Keep in the fridge until it's time to get started.
After marinating the chicken, preheat the oven to 400℉. Put the chicken into a baking pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165℉.
In a pan, sautee half of the shallot with 2 tbsp of olive oil until shallot is translucent and aromatic. Set this aside to let cool for dressing.
Cook the asparagus
Add olive oil, garlic, and the other half of the shallot to a pan and cook on medium until aromatic. Add in the asparagus, salt, and pepper. Sautee until asparagus is slightly tender, but still vibrant green.
Make dressing
In a small bowl, add the cooled shallot and oil, plus 2 more tablespoons of olive oil. Add honey, lemon juice, dijon, salt, pepper, and oregano. Whisk well.