Simple and packed with flavour – orzo is loaded with baby marrow rounds, bright basil, pickled peppers, and flecks of chilli flakes, before being smothered in a vibrant basil pesto. This creates a colourful and delicious base for juicy, golden chicken slices. It’s a winner!
Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken
Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken
with pickled peppers, chilli flakes & baby marrow
Hands on Time: 25 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- Baby Marrow
- Chicken
- Dried Chilli Flakes
- Free-range Chicken Breast
- Free-range Chicken Breasts
- Fresh Basil
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Onion
- Onions
- Orzo Pasta
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
- Piquanté Peppers
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Butter
ALL FOR THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
FRAGRANT FRY-UP
Place a pan (large enough for the orzo) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow rounds and the diced Onion until soft and browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the grated garlic, the chilli flakes (to taste), ½ the torn basil, and the chopped peppers. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and set aside.
JUICY CHICKY
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PERFECT PESTO ORZO
To the pan with the baby marrow, toss through the pesto, seasoning, and the cooked orzo.
HEAVENLY MOMENT
Plate up the loaded orzo and top with the Chicken slices. Sprinkle over any remaining chilli flakes (to taste) and basil. Dive in, Chef!
ALL FOR THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
FRAGRANT FRY-UP
Place a pan (large enough for the orzo) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow rounds and the diced Onion until soft and browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the grated garlic, the chilli flakes (to taste), ½ the torn basil, and the chopped peppers. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and set aside.
JUICY CHICKY
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PERFECT PESTO ORZO
To the pan with the baby marrow, toss through the pesto, seasoning, and the cooked orzo.
HEAVENLY MOMENT
Plate up the loaded orzo and top with the Chicken slices. Sprinkle over any remaining chilli flakes (to taste) and basil. Dive in, Chef!
ALL FOR THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
FRAGRANT FRY-UP
Place a pan (large enough for the orzo) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow rounds and the diced Onion until soft and browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the grated garlic, the chilli flakes (to taste), ½ the torn basil, and the chopped pickled pepper. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and set aside.
JUICY CHICKY
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PERFECT PESTO ORZO
To the pan with the baby marrow, toss through the pesto, seasoning, and the cooked orzo.
HEAVENLY MOMENT
Plate up the loaded orzo and top with the Chicken slices. Sprinkle over any remaining chilli flakes (to taste) and basil. Dive in, Chef!
ALL FOR THE ORZO
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
FRAGRANT FRY-UP
Place a pan (large enough for the orzo) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow rounds and the diced Onion until soft and browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the grated garlic, the chilli flakes (to taste), ½ the torn basil, and the chopped pickled pepper. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and set aside.
JUICY CHICKY
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
PERFECT PESTO ORZO
To the pan with the baby marrow, toss through the pesto, seasoning, and the cooked orzo.
HEAVENLY MOMENT
Plate up the loaded orzo and top with the Chicken slices. Sprinkle over any remaining chilli flakes (to taste) and basil. Dive in, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken?
The preparation time for Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken with pickled peppers, chilli flakes & baby marrow is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken with pickled peppers, chilli flakes & baby marrow?
The total time required to make Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken with pickled peppers, chilli flakes & baby marrow is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken?
Baby Marrow, Chicken, Dried Chilli Flakes, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Basil, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Orzo Pasta, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Piquanté Peppers
What is the nutritional information of Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken?
Calories: 755, Carbs: 87 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 54.5 grams, Sugar: 15.9 grams, Salt: 504 grams
How do I prepare Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken?
PERFECT PESTO ORZO: To the pan with the baby marrow, toss through the pesto, seasoning, and the cooked orzo. HEAVENLY MOMENT: Plate up the loaded orzo and top with the chicken slices. Sprinkle over any remaining chilli flakes (to taste) and basil. Dive in, Chef! ALL FOR THE ORZO: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the orzo. Cook the orzo until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. JUICY CHICKY: Place a pan (with a lid) over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. FRAGRANT FRY-UP: Place a pan (large enough for the orzo) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the baby marrow rounds and the diced onion until soft and browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the grated garlic, the chilli flakes (to taste), ½ the torn basil, and the chopped peppers. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the heat and set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken?
Baby Marrow, Chicken, Dried Chilli Flakes, Free-range Chicken Breast, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Basil, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Orzo Pasta, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Piquanté Peppers
How many calories does Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken have?
755 calories
How much fat content does Pesto Orzo & Crispy Chicken have?
grams
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