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Chicken Piccatawith Kale and Orzo

Recipe from an Instagram reelAdded 1 August 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A bright, summery chicken piccata that pairs tender, deboned chicken with crisp kale and comforting orzo. The lemon‑oregano sauce adds a zesty finish, while capers give a briny pop, making it perfect for a family dinner or a weekend meal.

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Chicken Piccata with Kale and Orzo, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Cook the orzo according to the package directions; drain and set aside.

  2. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the oil intended for crisping the chicken skin.

  3. Season the chicken pieces with salt and place them skin‑side down in the hot pan.

  4. Sear until the skin is crisp and golden, about 4–5 minutes, then flip the chicken pieces.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken skin is crisp and golden before it is flipped.

  5. Add the butter, a splash of chicken stock, capers, minced garlic, lemon juice, and oregano to the pan.

  6. Partially cover the pan with a lid and let the sauce reduce and emulsify, about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The lemon and caper sauce thickens and emulsifies around the chicken.

  7. While the sauce reduces, melt a little butter in a separate pan and sauté the finely chopped kale until wilted, about 3 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The kale wilts in the butter while retaining its green color.

  8. Toss the cooked orzo with olive oil to keep it from sticking.

  9. Plate the oiled orzo, top with the sautéed kale, and arrange the chicken pieces on top.

  10. Pour the reduced lemon‑oregano sauce over the chicken, kale, and orzo.

  11. Serve immediately, garnished with extra capers or lemon wedges if desired.

Tips while you cook

Crisp the chicken skin first
Season the chicken and place it skin‑side down in the hot pan; sear until golden before flipping.
Reduce the sauce with a lid
After adding butter, stock, capers, garlic, lemon, and oregano, partially cover and let it reduce for about 5 minutes.
Prevent orzo from sticking
Toss the cooked orzo with olive oil before plating.
Sauté kale separately
Melt a little butter in another pan and cook the chopped kale for about 3 minutes until wilted.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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