Tuesday, 12 August 2014

Greekish Chicken with Orzo and Spinach

This is another of my "make it up as you go along" dishes, which turned out pretty tasty.

For 2

Orzo about 120g
Baby spinach
Courgette cut into wedges
Red pepper cut into slices
Fresh thyme
Oregano
Garlic clove
1 tsp oil
2 chicken breasts
1 lemon

Half cook the orzo in boiling water for a couple of minutes.  Drain and put into the bottom of a casserole dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice, stock or water (about 1-2 tbsp).

Top with baby spinach, a couple of big handfuls as it wilts down as it cooks. Top with the courgette and peppers.

In a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic, thyme and oregano with the oil.  Rub this over the chicken breasts.  (You could leave this on for a couple of hours for more flavour).  Place on top of the veg and top with a lid.

Cook for approx 20-25 mins until the chicken is cooked through.  Check it doesn't dry up during cooking, adding more liquid if required.

Top with a few cubes of feta if you fancy it.  Add some olives too if you like them.


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