Avgolemono
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
461 calories
65g protein
12g carbs
18g fat
2g fiber
Ingredients
- 5 oz Chicken breast
- 1/3 cup Orzo
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Lemon
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Dill
Steps
- Pour the chicken broth into a pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Poach the chicken breast 12–14 minutes until just cooked through; remove and shred.
- Add the orzo to the simmering broth and cook 8–9 minutes until al dente.
- Whisk the eggs with the lemon juice in a heatproof bowl until frothy.
- Slowly drizzle in a ladle of hot broth while whisking constantly — this tempers the eggs so they don't scramble.
- Pour the egg-lemon mixture back into the pot, stirring constantly, over the lowest heat.
- Warm 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened; never let it boil.
- Return the shredded chicken, stir in the dill, and serve immediately.