Description
One Pot Ginger Chili Chicken Orzo is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables, all cooked in one pot for a hassle-free meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the minced ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the orzo pasta to the pot and stir to coat it in the oil and spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, add the diced bell peppers and broccoli florets to the pot. Stir in the cooked chicken, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the vegetables are cooked.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
- Add a splash of lime juice before serving for a fresh, zesty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg