6 Servings
Recipe By: Smithey Ironware
Chicken & Orzo Skillet by Smithey Ironware
Ingredients
- 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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Directions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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