Post by @.cookwithbrooke

STICKY HONEY ITALIAN CHICKEN Sticky Honey Italian Chicken with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo This meal is ridiculously easy and tastes like comfort food with just the right amount of sweet, savory, and cheesy. The chicken comes out incredibly juicy, and the sticky glaze is perfect over the creamy orzo. Ingredients 5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Italian chicken seasoning (season generously) Sticky Glaze 1 packet zesty Italian dressing mix 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon garlic paste or minced garlic Pinch of black pepper Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) Directions 1. Season the chicken generously on all sides with the Italian chicken seasoning. 2. Bake at 300°F for about 2 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and reaches a safe internal temperature. 3. Whisk together all of the glaze ingredients. 4. Brush the glaze generously over the chicken. 5. Broil until the glaze is bubbly, sticky, and caramelized to your liking. I accidentally left mine under a little longer than planned, and honestly those darker caramelized spots were my favorite. CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN ORZO Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 cup dry orzo 2 cups water 2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon Garlic Base 1/2 cup milk 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and black pepper, to taste Fresh parsley, chopped Directions 1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. 2. Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. 3. Stir in the dry orzo and toast for 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Add the water and Better Than Bouillon Garlic Base, stirring until dissolved. 5. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the orzo is al dente and only a small amount of liquid remains. 6. Remove from the heat and stir in the milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parsley. The remaining liquid will finish absorbing as everything comes together into a creamy sauce. 7. Top with a little extra Parmesan and parsley before serving. Serve the sticky honey Italian chicken over the creamy garlic Parmesan orzo and drizzle any extra glaze over the top. Enjoy! #chicken #Recipe #familydinner #cook #EasyRecipe