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Greek Style Chicken with Orzo

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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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