Basted with lemon curd and shallot sauce , baked with cheese and served with orzo. Easy, quick and delicious!
Preheat oven to 350° -
Cut each breast half in half. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in an oven proof dish.
Mix the remaining ingredients (except the cheese and orzo) in a small bowl until well blended. Brush the breasts on both sides with half of the sauce, then lay the thyme sprigs over the top. Bake for about 15 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, make the orzo according to the package directions. Drain and top with some butter and salt to taste. Set aside.
Remove the chicken from the oven and close the door. This will keep the oven hot while you add the cheese to the chicken. Push the thyme off to the side and brush with the remaining sauce.
Lay a cheese slice over each breast half, then return to the oven for about 15 more minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear when cut.
Serve the chicken over a mound of orzo, pouring some of the pan drippings over the top.
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