Saturday 12 May 2012

Chicken Orzo Risotto (Chorzotto?)

Melt some butter in olive oil. Add chopped onion & garlic. When soft, add pieces of chicken thigh. Size is up to individual taste - I like big chunky pieces.

When chicken is browned add chopped courgettes, peppers, carrots, celery, green beans, sweetcorn, mushroom and / or any other veg you prefer. Add the veg one at a time and stir for a minute before adding the next. Stir for 5 mins after adding last veg. Mix in a bit of rosemary & sage.

Add enough hot stock to cover, meanwhile put the Orzo in boiling water for about 5 mins. It should be undercooked when you drain.

Add the orzo to the chicken / veg mix, ensuring there is enough liquid. You can add more if necessary but use hot water or stock.

Stir until the orzo is cooked, and the liquid is the required thickness. Top with a nice grated cheese & a squeeze of lemon juice.




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