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.
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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
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Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Catherine,
Had to stop over before I close everything for the night…I love orzo and you paired it with delicious Greek style chicken. Love the flavors you have going on in the ingredients…All that goodness of flavors are married to the chicken over the orzo. Excellent I am sure. Your dish look so inviting, even though it is 1:30am I could go for a dish of your greek chicken right now. As always awesome! Thank you for sharing, now you have given me some idea to work with this weekend…Have a blessed and fun weekend with your family…
Dottie 🙂
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Random, but we’re eating souvlaki tonight- Craving the orzo now!
Bliss says
What is Orzo? Is it available in Australia and where may I find it thankyou ❤
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
YUM….I may have to try this delicious recipe you created.
Melissa Falk says
I love Greek-style chicken with orzo as well. Your recipe and photo look gorgeous!
Kecia says
This look so gorgeous, so full of flavor! I love orzo and this Greek-style chicken looks absolutely perfect!
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, Nice chicken recipe for a change of pace… I love Greek chicken with orzo, something that we could readily find in restaurants when we lived in Chicago. I’d leave out the bell pepper though as I just can’t handle that flavor. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Solya says
Such a great dish, looks delicious! I love your photos:)
Comedy Plus says
I love Greek anything. This looks very good. You’re photographs of food are exceptional. Just so you know.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
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Ginny Hartzler says
I make chicken and orzo soup, and this looks much better! I is beautifully inviting.
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
Looks so delicious!!!
Nee says
Hi Catherine , what an awesome recipe , Greek chicken is delicious and the orzo wraps the dish together . thanks for sharing 😀 Nee
[email protected] says
I can’t get over how fantastic this chicken looks. Love the flavors!
Wanda says
Does that ever look good. I got up this morning and put chicken thighs in the crock pot with apricot sauce. Will probably make some rice and a veggie.
Liz says
The whole family would go nuts for this recipe! What a gorgeous chicken dish!
Julia says
This is my kind of dinner! I love Greek Chicken and especially love orzo!
AnnMarie says
Looks so good. Greek style cooking is not something I do so this will be fun to try. I love all the ingredients so it must be delicious!
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Amanda Batcher says
What a delicious dish! You’re right… most times, simple flavors make the best dishes 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing at the Friday Favorites Link Party 🙂
Betty says
So many fresh flavors! I’d love this hearty meal after a day of working in my garden- I can’t wait! 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
This looks absolutely wonderful! Pairing with orzo makes me crave this!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Oh my, that chicken looks OUTSTANDING and I can only imagine the flavor of the chicken in the orzo. This is company food. 🙂
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Marla says
This looks and sounds absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
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Sandra Czosek says
That looks like a good one girls!
abdun navi says
Emmmm,….look very delicious
can i try?
abdun navi says
delicious
Laura says
This sounds like a great mid week meal and has all my favourite flavours!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I’ve been on such an orzo kick lately – this is getting pinned! It looks delicious!
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!
Shirley Wood says
Yummy recipe! So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. Hope to see you again at the next party.
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.
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
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