One Pot Orzo and Chicken with Leek

• tempo totale: 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredienti

FOR THE CHICKEN

5-6 bone in skin on chicken thighs

2 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons garlic powder

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 stick of butter

Salt to taste

FOR THE SAUCE

3-4 tablespoons olive oil

1 leek, thoroughly washed and chopped (white and pale green parts only)

8 ounces orzo

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken stock

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Handful of chopped tarragon

Istruzioni

Mix the dry seasoning in a bowl and sprinkle over the chicken. Leave the chicken in the fridge uncovered for an hour or more .

Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat and add the butter. Now brown the chicken skin side down and cook 6 -8 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes.

Remove from the pan. Then lower the heat to medium low . Add in the chopped leeks and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes then add in the orzo. Roast it for a minute.

Deglaze with the white wine and add the heavy cream and chicken stock. Add in the chopped tarragon , red chili powder, and black pepper and continue cooking for a minute.

Return the chicken back in the pan and continue cooking in low heat for 20-15 minutes or until the orzo is soft and the chicken is fully cooked !

Garnish with more tarragon and squeeze in lemon juice. ENJOY! 😊