Post by @appetiteofali

a comforting sun dried tomato orzo + grilled chicken thigh! full recipe on substack & abbreviated below ❤️ Chicken marinade: 2–3 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp honey 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp chopped parsley ½ bunch chives, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil Marinate chicken thighs for 30 mins–2 hours. Grill over medium-high heat for 5–6 mins per side, then rest + slice. For the orzo: 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 sprig rosemary ½–1 box orzo ½ tube tomato paste ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes Chicken stock 2–3 tbsp heavy cream Salt + pepper Chives Sauté shallot, garlic + rosemary in butter and olive oil until soft. Add sun-dried tomatoes, orzo + tomato paste. Add chicken stock a little at a time, just like risotto, stirring and adding more as the orzo absorbs it. Keep going until tender + creamy. Finish with heavy cream, salt + pepper. Top with sliced grilled chicken and lots of fresh chives. #cookwithme #fallrecipes