# Creamy Honey Garlic Lemon Chicken Orzo

Recipe by Poggiolieats · original: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1016068824556554  
Cuisine: American · Dish: Pasta, Meat & poultry mains  
On Meez: https://meezenplace.app/recipes/creamy-honey-garlic-lemon-chicken-orzo-recipe (with step-by-step Cook Mode)

Crispy seared bone-in chicken thighs marinated in a honey garlic lemon marinade, served over a creamy Parmesan and mozzarella orzo.

## Ingredients (serves 4)

- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- PoggioliEats Cajun seasoning
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Shallots
- Orzo
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Shredded mozzarella
- Parmesan
- Parsley
- Red pepper flakes
- Black pepper
- lemon pepper seasoning
- lemon juice
- garlic

## Steps

1. Marinate the chicken thighs with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, parsley, PoggioliEats Cajun seasoning, and lemon pepper seasoning.
2. Sear the chicken skin-side down in a pan until crispy
3. Flip the chicken and cook through
4. Remove the chicken from the pan
5. In the same pan, cook the shallots and garlic
6. Add the orzo and toast it for a couple minutes
7. Pour in chicken broth and let the orzo cook, stirring often until tender
8. Lower the heat, stir in heavy cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, and black pepper
9. Add the chicken back on top
10. Finish with more Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice, and serve

## Good to know

### Swaps

- No heavy cream? Half-and-half can work in the orzo, though the sauce will be a bit thinner.
- No shallots? Use a small diced onion in their place.
- No mozzarella? Shredded fontina or provolone melts in the same way.

### Storing it

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until steaming hot, adding a splash of broth or cream to loosen the orzo.

### Making it ahead

The chicken can be marinated up to a day ahead and kept covered in the fridge until ready to sear.