Chicken with orzo - (Kotopoulo kritharaki) Chicken with orzo NOTES Serves 4-6 persons Greek : Κοτόπουλο κριθαράκι Step by step demonstration of recipe included HERE. Print this recipe INGREDIENTS 1 chicken, cleaned, seasoned and cut into portions 1 pack orzo 1/2 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 tin of tomatoes (fresh tomatoes preferred if available) 1 tspn oregano 1 bayleaf 1 tbsn tomato paste 1 cup grated cheese Water Salt Pepper METHOD Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and roast the onion. Add the chicken portions and stir for 2-3 minutes. Add tomato, garlic and bayleaf. Add 1 cup of water and simmer until all the water is absorbed and chicken is tender. Add more water if required. Remove chicken and add orzo and 3 cups of water. Let the orzo boil on the chicken's juice and stir every 5 minutes until water is absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and serve in a plate with the chicken. Add grated cheese on top.