Braised chicken with orzo
This delicious recipe is really easy to throw together on a busy day as most of the work is done in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil45 ml
- Chicken stock500 ml
- Garlic1 თავი
- Bay leaf1 ცალი
- Lemon juice15 ml
Instructions
6 steps- 1
To make the chicken with orzo, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the oil to a casserole dish over a high heat and sear the chicken until well coloured all over.
- 2
Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker and pour in the stock.
- 3
Add the garlic, bay and thyme. Cover with the lid and cook for 2 hours on medium.
- 4
Add the orzo and cook for a further 10 minutes. Check the chicken is cooked through - the juices should run clear with no trace of pink when the thickest part of the leg, between the drumstick and the thigh, is pierced with a skewer.
- 5
To make the sauce, blend all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender to a smooth paste. Set aside.
- 6
Serve the chicken and orzo in a serving dish, pour over the sauce and mix gently. Garnish with the extra coriander and tarragon sprigs.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 350 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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