Chicken & Orzo Skillet – Smithey Ironware

Chicken & Orzo Skillet

Ingredients

Serves 6

1 1/2 LBS BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS

1 TABLESPOON FINELY CHOPPED GARLIC

3 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL, DIVIDED

1 PINT CHERRY TOMATOES

1 CUP THINLY SLICED RED ONION (JULIENNE), FROM ABOUT 1/2 MEDIUM RED ONION

PINCH RED PEPPER FLAKES

1 1/2 CUPS ORZO

3 CUPS CHICKEN BROTH

1 TEASPOON LEMON ZEST

2 TABLESPOONS LEMON JUICE

6 OUNCES FETA, DICED

1/4 CUP ROUGHLY CHOPPED FRESH DILL

1/4 CUP ROUGHLY CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY

1/3 CUP HALVED GREEN OLIVES, SUCH AS CASTELVETRANO

COARSE KOSHER SALT, TO TASTE

FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER, TO TASTE

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Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425˚F.

2

Trim chicken thighs and cut into large bite-size pieces, about 2-inches. Rub with the minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.

3

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the No. 12 Skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides, about 3-5 minutes. (Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the skillet). Remove chicken to a plate.

4

Add red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chili flakes to the skillet and cook until onions soften and tomatoes just start to burst. Stir in orzo and lightly toast, about 2 minutes. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, then stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then carefully transfer the skillet to the oven. Cook until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and add feta, dill, parsley, and olives. Serve with additional red pepper flakes to taste.

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