Skillet Chicken with Orzo

==Description==
This mediterranean one pot chicken orzo is easy to make. Although orzon looks like rice, it is actually a type of pasta.
==Ingredients==
*250g chicken thighs  
*10ml olive oil
*5g butter       
*120g orzo pasta
*50g onion, chopped 
*50g garlic, chopped
*250ml chicken stock 
*150g crushed tomatoes, (including juices)
*1g black pepper
*2g salt
*3g fresh parsley, chopped
*juice from ½ lemon
*Fresh coriander, cherry tomatoes and olives for garnish
==Directions==
#Trim the chicken thighs of excess skin and fat. Sprinkle both sides with a little salt.
#Heat olive oil and melt butter on medium high heat in a large skillet (large enough to fit all of the chicken pieces) to coat the bottom of the pan.
#When the oil is hot, pat the chicken pieces dry on both sides with paper towels and place skin-side down in the pan. 
#Let cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken has browned on one side.
#Then turn the chicken pieces over and cook for another 4 minutes until lightly browned.
#Remove the chicken from the pan, set aside.
#Add the orzo pasta to the pan. 
#Stir to coat with drippings, and let the pasta brown. 
#Once the orzo starts to brown, stir in the chopped onions.
#Reduce the heat to medium and let cook, stirring often for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions begin to soften. 
#Add the minced garlic and cook a half minute more.
#Stir together the chicken stock, tomatoes, lemon juice, salt, pepper in a large measuring cup.
#Pour stock mixture over orzo
#Place the chicken pieces skin-side up, on top of the orzo.
#Lower the heat to the lowest heat you need to maintain a bare simmer. 
#Cover and let cook until the orzo has completely absorbed the liquid and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
#Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving
#Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, olive, coriander and cherry tomatoes
==Notes==
*Preparation time: 35 minutes
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Category:Main Dish Poultry Recipes
Category:Mediterranean Meat Dishes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Orzo Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Lemon juice Recipes