Chicken thighs with orzo, lemon and thyme recipe

Orzo is such a good thing to have around for easy one-pot suppers. You can cook it like any other pasta, or treat it a bit like risotto rice as I have here, simply sauteing a couple of handfuls in buttery leeks and garlic, and leaving it to absorb the stock and become tender rather

Orzo is such a good thing to have around for easy one-pot suppers. You can cook it like any other pasta, or treat it a bit like risotto rice as I have here, simply sauteing a couple of handfuls in buttery leeks and garlic, and leaving it to absorb the stock and become tender rather than standing over a pot and stirring. Serve it at the table with extra lemon wedges and parmesan for everyone to grate over their bowls. 

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 35 minutes

SERVES 

Four

INGREDIENTS 

  • Olive oil
  • 8 chicken thighs 
  • 1 leek, sliced 
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced 
  • 360g orzo 
  • 1 glass white wine
  • 600ml chicken stock 
  • 2 lemons, juiced, plus 1 cut into wedges to serve
  • 1 tbsp cream 
  • 1 tbsp thyme leaves 
  • Parmesan, to serve

METHOD

  • Set a large frying pan with a lid over a medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Brown the chicken thighs and set aside. 
  • Add the leeks to the pan along with the butter and a pinch of salt. Turn the heat down and sweat for a couple of minutes. Then add the garlic and fry for another couple of minutes. 
  • Add the orzo and stir well to coat in the butter and leeks. Pour in the white wine, followed by the chicken stock. Season well with salt and pepper. Put the chicken thighs back in the pan, pop the lid on and leave to simmer for 20 minutes. 
  • Add the lemon juice and cream, stir well, put the lid back on and simmer for another five minutes. 
  • To serve, scatter thyme leaves over the dish and grate over a little parmesan. Have extra parmesan and black pepper for everyone to add at the table. 

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