A simple, rustic meal bold in flavor and filled with fresh ingredients. Served over a bed of orzo, this dinner is light yet satisfying.
The simplest of meals is often the most satisfying. With the snow now disappearing into memory there still lingers a bit of a chill in the air. The promise of starting a garden and the satisfaction of seeing the garden transform into its entire splendor holds the promise of spring. These are the simple pleasures that I look forward too.
This meal is a reminder of such simplicity yet, brought together transforms into a pleasant meal.
Greek Style Chicken with Orzo
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken legs
- 3 tbs. fresh dill - chopped
- 3 tbs. fresh Italian parsley - chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 1/2 red onion - sliced thin
- 1 fresh tomato - diced
- 1 bell pepper - sliced thin
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 tbs. olive oil
- 1 box of orzo
- Parmesan cheese for grating
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan with the olive oil; add the garlic, dill and parsley and sauté until the garlic is fragrant.
- Place the chicken legs in the pan and let them get slightly golden; then add the tomato, onion and peppers. Add the seasonings and lemon juice; simmer on a low heat; slightly covered, at least one hour or longer; turning the pieces of chicken from time to time.
- Prepare the orzo as directed.
- Place the orzo in a large serving bowl; top with the chicken legs and the sauce.
- Drizzle the top of the dish with olive oil and serve with grated cheese.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Miz Helen says
What a beautiful dish Catherine,I can sure see this being the star of any meal. Your post is awesome and thank you so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday.
Happy Spring!
Miz Helen
Michelle says
We love Greek flavors and orzo is one of my son's favorite pastas. Thanks for sharing! Will have to make this soon.
Shirley Wood says
Yummy recipe! So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. Hope to see you again at the next party.
All that's Jas says
Your photos are inviting me to pull my chair up! Don't mind if I do, LOL. I’m so glad you linked it with us at Thursday Favorite Things!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I've been on such an orzo kick lately - this is getting pinned! It looks delicious!
Laura says
This sounds like a great mid week meal and has all my favourite flavours!
abdun navi says
delicious
abdun navi says
Emmmm,....look very delicious
can i try?
Sandra Czosek says
That looks like a good one girls!
Marla says
This looks and sounds absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.