Lemon Herb Chicken & Orzo

Ingredients

• 600 g chicken thighs (boneless, skin removed)
• 250 g orzo
• 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
• 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp dried oregano

Method

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season well with salt and pepper.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 4–5 minutes each side, then set aside.

3. Add the garlic to the same pan and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the orzo, lemon zest and oregano, then pour in 600ml of hot water or stock.

4. Nestle the chicken back into the pan, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

5. Stir through the lemon juice, taste for seasoning, and serve straight from the pan.