Chicken with orzo in tomato sauce

15’

4–5

Σχετικά με τη συνταγή

Calories ~580–650kcal

Protein ~35–40g

Carbohydrates ~45–55g

Fat ~22–28g

Greek – Traditional

Preparation 15’

Cooking ~1 hour

Servings 4–5

Διατροφική αξία ανά μερίδα

Calories ~580–650kcal

Protein ~35–40g

Carbohydrates ~45–55g

Fat ~22–28g

The recipe

Chicken with orzo in tomato sauce

Greek – Traditional

15’ Preparation

~1 hour Cooking

4–5 Servings

Nutrition per serving

~580–650 kcal Calories

~35–40 g Protein

~45–55 g Carbohydrates

~22–28 g Fat

Υλικά

1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg), cut into portions
500 g medium orzo
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 glass white wine
½ cup olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
4–5 allspice grains
2 cloves
Salt & freshly ground black pepper

Chicken with orzo in tomato sauce

Preparation: 15’ Cooking: ~1 hour Servings: 4–5 Cuisine: Greek – Traditional

Nutrition per serving: Calories ~580–650 kcal · Protein ~35–40 g · Carbohydrates ~45–55 g · Fat ~22–28 g

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg), cut into portions
500 g medium orzo
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 glass white wine
½ cup olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
4–5 allspice grains
2 cloves
Salt & freshly ground black pepper

Method

In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sear the chicken pieces on all sides until nicely browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same oil, add the onion and sauté until softened. Add the garlic and continue stirring. Then add the spices: bay leaves, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook it briefly to release its aroma and reduce its acidity.
Deglaze with the white wine. Once the alcohol has evaporated, add the fresh tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, until it starts to thicken.
Return the chicken to the pot along with its juices. Add enough water to cover it and cook over medium heat for about 40 minutes, until tender.
Add the orzo and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent it from sticking.
Remove from the heat, stir, and cover the pot. Let it rest for about 10 minutes so the orzo absorbs the remaining sauce and becomes perfectly creamy.
Orzo continues to absorb liquid even after cooking. Remove the pot from the heat while it is still slightly saucy to keep the dish perfectly moist and flavorful.

Εκτέλεση

In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sear the chicken pieces on all sides until nicely browned. Remove and set aside.

In the same oil, add the onion and sauté until softened. Add the garlic and continue stirring. Then add the spices: bay leaves, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves.

Stir in the tomato paste and cook it briefly to release its aroma and reduce its acidity.

Deglaze with the white wine. Once the alcohol has evaporated, add the fresh tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, until it starts to thicken.

Return the chicken to the pot along with its juices. Add enough water to cover it and cook over medium heat for about 40 minutes, until tender.

Add the orzo and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent it from sticking.

Remove from the heat, stir, and cover the pot. Let it rest for about 10 minutes so the orzo absorbs the remaining sauce and becomes perfectly creamy.

TIPS

Orzo continues to absorb liquid even after cooking. Remove the pot from the heat while it is still slightly saucy to keep the dish perfectly moist and flavorful.