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    Greek Style Chicken with Orzo

    Mar 13, 2015 · 34 Comments

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    A simple, rustic meal bold in flavor and filled with fresh ingredients. Served over a bed of orzo, this dinner is light yet satisfying.

    Living the Gourmet: Greek Style Chicken with Orzo

    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.

    Living the Gourmet: Greek Style Chicken with Orzo

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    Greek Style Chicken with Orzo


    ★★★★★

    5 from 5 reviews

    • Author: Living the Gourmet
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    Ingredients

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    • 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

    1. Heat a large cast iron frying pan with the olive oil; add the garlic, dill and parsley and sauté until the garlic is fragrant.
    2. 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.
    3. Prepare the orzo as directed.
    4. Place the orzo in a large serving bowl; top with the chicken legs and the sauce.
    5. Drizzle the top of the dish with olive oil and serve with grated cheese.

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    Living the Gourmet: Greek Style Chicken with Orzo
    Enjoy with Love,
    Catherine
    xo

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    1. Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says

      March 13, 2015 at 5:30 am

      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 🙂

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    2. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      March 13, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Random, but we're eating souvlaki tonight- Craving the orzo now!

      Reply
      • Bliss says

        March 25, 2017 at 5:44 pm

        What is Orzo? Is it available in Australia and where may I find it thankyou ❤

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    3. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

      March 13, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      YUM....I may have to try this delicious recipe you created.

      Reply
    4. Melissa Falk says

      March 13, 2015 at 1:27 pm

      I love Greek-style chicken with orzo as well. Your recipe and photo look gorgeous!

      Reply
    5. Kecia says

      March 13, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      This look so gorgeous, so full of flavor! I love orzo and this Greek-style chicken looks absolutely perfect!

      Reply
    6. Big Daddy Dave says

      March 13, 2015 at 3:11 pm

      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

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    7. Solya says

      March 13, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      Such a great dish, looks delicious! I love your photos:)

      Reply
    8. Comedy Plus says

      March 13, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      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. ♥♥♥

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Ginny Hartzler says

      March 13, 2015 at 4:55 pm

      I make chicken and orzo soup, and this looks much better! I is beautifully inviting.

      Reply
    10. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

      March 13, 2015 at 6:38 pm

      Looks so delicious!!!

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    11. Nee says

      March 13, 2015 at 7:23 pm

      Hi Catherine , what an awesome recipe , Greek chicken is delicious and the orzo wraps the dish together . thanks for sharing 😀 Nee

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    12. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

      March 13, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      I can't get over how fantastic this chicken looks. Love the flavors!

      Reply
    13. Wanda says

      March 13, 2015 at 9:23 pm

      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.

      Reply
    14. Liz says

      March 13, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      The whole family would go nuts for this recipe! What a gorgeous chicken dish!

      Reply
    15. Julia says

      March 13, 2015 at 11:43 pm

      This is my kind of dinner! I love Greek Chicken and especially love orzo!

      Reply
    16. AnnMarie says

      March 14, 2015 at 12:55 am

      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!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Amanda Batcher says

      March 14, 2015 at 1:26 am

      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 🙂

      Reply
    18. Betty says

      March 14, 2015 at 3:35 am

      So many fresh flavors! I'd love this hearty meal after a day of working in my garden- I can't wait! 🙂

      Reply
    19. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      March 14, 2015 at 4:31 am

      This looks absolutely wonderful! Pairing with orzo makes me crave this!

      Reply
    20. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      March 14, 2015 at 12:12 pm

      Oh my, that chicken looks OUTSTANDING and I can only imagine the flavor of the chicken in the orzo. This is company food. 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Marla says

      March 14, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      This looks and sounds absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Sandra Czosek says

      March 14, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      That looks like a good one girls!

      Reply
    23. abdun navi says

      March 15, 2015 at 4:10 am

      Emmmm,....look very delicious
      can i try?

      Reply
    24. abdun navi says

      March 15, 2015 at 4:12 am

      delicious

      Reply
    25. Laura says

      March 15, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      This sounds like a great mid week meal and has all my favourite flavours!

      Reply
    26. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

      March 19, 2015 at 2:15 am

      I've been on such an orzo kick lately - this is getting pinned! It looks delicious!

      Reply
    27. All that's Jas says

      March 20, 2015 at 5:25 pm

      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!

      Reply
    28. Shirley Wood says

      March 21, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      Yummy recipe! So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. Hope to see you again at the next party.

      Reply
    29. Michelle says

      March 22, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      We love Greek flavors and orzo is one of my son's favorite pastas. Thanks for sharing! Will have to make this soon.

      Reply
    30. Miz Helen says

      March 22, 2015 at 9:40 pm

      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

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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