Orzo with Caramelized Onions and Chicken

Name: Orzo with Caramelized Onions and Chicken
Cuisine: Cypriot
Ingredients: 200 gr. orzo; 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 4 large onions; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon thyme or oregano; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 vegetable stock cube dissolved in 700ml water; salt; pepper; 100 gr. grated graviera cheese

Recipe by Chef Christina Christofi

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INGREDIENTS

200 gr. orzo
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 large onions
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon thyme or oregano
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 vegetable stock cube dissolved in 700ml water
salt
pepper
100 gr. grated graviera cheese

METHOD

Cut the chicken into cubes and the onions into thin slices. In a pot, sauté the onions with the olive oil and butter for 15-20 minutes until they caramelize, along with the thyme.
Add the balsamic vinegar. Add the chicken and sauté for 5 minutes, then add the orzo and sauté for 2 minutes. Deglaze with the wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
Gradually add the stock, salt, and pepper, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the orzo is done. When the dish thickens, remove it from the heat and sprinkle the cheese on top to melt. Optionally, grill for 2 minutes (in the oven) to form a crust.