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Greek Chicken Risoni in a deep frying pan.

Greek Chicken Risoni

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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Modern Australian
Keyword: Chicken Risoni, Greek, Greek Chicken, Greek Chicken Risoni, Mediterranean, one pot, Pasta
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Deep lidded frying pan
  • Stovetop

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken thigh fillets
  • ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 4 shallot
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 2.5 cups chicken stock 625ml
  • 1.5 cups risoni orzo
  • ½ bunch basil
  • 100 g feta cheese

Instructions

  • Place a deep, lidded frying pan on high heat. Pat chicken with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper (opt.). Add oil and cook chicken, flat side down for 4 mins, lid on, then turn and cook for another 4 mins, lid off. Remove to a plate.
    600 g chicken thigh fillets, ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, 2 tablespoon olive oil
    Cook chicken in a deep frying pan.
  • Mince garlic. Peel and slice shallots into half moons. Zest and finely slice lemon. Chop zucchini.
    2 clove garlic, 4 shallot, 1 zucchini, 1 lemon
    Prep and slice garlic, shallots, zucchini. Zest and slice lemon.
  • Once you’ve removed the chicken, add garlic, shallots, oregano and lemon zest, and cook until fragrant.
    2 clove garlic, 4 shallot, 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
    Cook garlic, shallots, oregano and lemon zest.
  • Add stock and risoni (orzo) and stir. Bring to a simmer then reduce the heat to low. Add zucchini and mix. Place chicken on top, and lay a slice of lemon on each piece. Cook on low for 8 mins, or until risoni is cooked through.
    1 zucchini, 2.5 cups chicken stock, 1.5 cups risoni
    Add stock, risoni, and zucchini. Place chicken and add a slice of lemon on top of each piece.
  • Pick basil leaves and finely slice.
    ½ bunch basil
    Finely slice basil leaves.
  • Serve kids plain risoni, with sliced chicken on the side. Serve adults risoni and chicken topped with basil and crumbled feta.
    100 g feta cheese
    Serve topped with basil and crumbled feta.

Nutrition

Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 3mg