[MOCK]® Chicken Escalopes with Creamy Lemon Orzo

SILKY AND ZESTY

[MOCK]® Chicken Escalopes with Creamy Lemon Orzo

Name: [MOCK]® Chicken Escalopes with Creamy Lemon Orzo
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Ingredients: 230g dry orzo; 475 ml vegetable stock; 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped; 1 tbsp pine nuts, chopped; 3 tbsp grated vegan parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp lemon zest; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 [MOCK]® Chicken Fillets , defrosted; 60g all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp vegan butter, softened; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, pressed; Salt and black pepper to taste; 60ml white wine; 2 tbsp vegan demi-glace; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 20 capers drained and minced; 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 lemon wedges

22 November, 2025

This represents the melding of French and Mediterranean traditions. Our [MOCK]® Chicken Fillets are prepared into thin slices ala the French escalopes tradition, and brought to a lovely golden colour. These are paired with adaptable and flavour-absorbing orzo enhanced with zesty lemon and herbs, creating a contemporary elegant meal.

2 Servings

30 minutes

Ingredients

Lemon Orzo

230g dry orzo
475 ml vegetable stock
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tbsp pine nuts, chopped
3 tbsp grated vegan parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon zest
Salt and black pepper to taste

[MOCK]® Chicken Fillet

2 [MOCK]® Chicken Fillets, defrosted
60g all-purpose flour
2 tbsp vegan butter, softened
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, pressed
Salt and black pepper to taste
60ml white wine
2 tbsp vegan demi-glace
2 tbsp lemon juice
20 capers drained and minced
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley

Garnish (optional)

2 lemon wedges

Preparation

Prepare the orzo

Pour the vegetable stock and orzo into a large pot set on high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and let sit for 3 minutes. Stir in the thyme, pine nuts, cheese and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the [MOCK]® Chicken Fillets

Slice the defrosted fillets on the bias lengthwise. Dredge in seasoned flour. Heat a frying pan to medium and add the oil and butter; once melted, add the pressed garlic and cook until fragrant but not turning colour. Add the prepared [MOCK]® Chicken Fillets and fry until golden brown on both sides (10-12 mins). Remove the fillets and cover. Using the same pan, stir in the wine, demi-glace, lemon juice, and capers. Reduce the heat to a simmer, scraping any bits, and season with salt and pepper; at the last moment stir in the parsley.