Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo
Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo

Ingredients

Method

  • 400g mixed chopped Mediterranean vegetables
  • 2 chicken thigh fillets
  • 125g orzo pasta
  • 1 tsp capers
  • 25g chopped basil
  • 20g grated pecorino
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ lemon, juice only
  • Preheat the oven to 200C. Mix the chopped vegetables with a splash of olive oil and some seasoning on a baking tray, then roast for 10 mins. Add the chicken thighs and toss together to coat, then roast for 20 mins more or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to packet instructions. Chop the capers, and crush the basil and pecorino in a pestle and mortar with a pinch of salt until a rough paste is formed. Gradually add the lemon juice and oil, stir in the capers, and season with salt and pepper. Drain the orzo, tip into a bowl, then shred the chicken meat and toss through the orzo with the vegetables and basil dressing. Serve immediately.
35 mins
2 serving

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