Chicken with Orzo (Kotopoulo kritharaki)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 chicken, cleaned, seasoned and cut into portions
• 1 pack orzo
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tin of tomatoes (fresh tomatoes preferred if available)
• 1 tspn oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsn tomato paste
• 1 cup grated cheese
• water
• salt
• pepper

METHOD

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and roast the onion. Add the chicken portions and stir for 2-3 minutes. Add tomato, garlic and bayleaf. Add 1 cup of water and simmer until all the water is absorbed and chicken is tender. Add more water if required. Remove chicken and add orzo and 3 cups of water. Let the orzo boil on the chicken's juice and stir every 5 minutes until water is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and serve in a plate with the chicken. Add grated cheese on top.

Serves 4-6 persons

Source: www.greek-recipe.com