Prawn & Chicken Orzo Paella Recipe

Name: Prawn & Chicken Orzo Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 125 g shallots (golden, 4 small, peeled and thinly sliced); 20 g gingerroot (grated); 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 400 g chicken breasts (boneless, skinless); salt and pepper; 250 g orzo pasta; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 600 ml chicken stock (homemade or low salt); 225 -250 g prawns (cooked small); 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh); 3 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/3 cup coriander leaves (chopped plus extra to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons sesame oil
125 g shallots (golden, 4 small, peeled and thinly sliced)
20 g gingerroot (grated)
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
400 g chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
salt and pepper
250 g orzo pasta
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
600 ml chicken stock (homemade or low salt)
225 -250 g prawns (cooked small)
1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh)
3 teaspoons soy sauce
1/3 cup coriander leaves (chopped plus extra to garnish)

1
Cut chicken into 2cm-3cm dice.
2
Heat sesame oil in deep frying pan over medium heat.
3
Gently fry shallots and, ginger and garlic for a few minutes until softened and lightly coloured.
4
Add cubed chicken to pan, season lightly with salt and pepper and fry until browned on all sides but not cooked through.
5
Add orzo and stir to coat with oil and let it start to absorb flavours.
6
Season with paprika and cover ingredients with stock (you may not need all at once).
7
Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, adding more stock when necessary and stirring occasionally.
8
When orzo is just cooked, add the prawns, lemon juice and soy, stir and taste for seasoning, adjust if necessary.
9
Rest for 3 to 5 minutes in pan with lid on to allow chicken to tenderise.
10
Stir through the chopped coriander and serve scattered with extra leaves.

757

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 125 g shallots (golden, 4 small, peeled and thinly sliced), 20 g gingerroot (grated), 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Prawn & Chicken Orzo Paella falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Prawn & Chicken Orzo Paella

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