Lemon orzo with chicken

200 g orzo 200 g chicken fillet (cut into small cubes) 1 onion (finely chopped) 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) 1 tbsp thyme Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon 700 ml chicken broth 50 g butter 60 g kefalotyri cheese (grated) Salt Pepper

Heat half of the butter in a large pan.

Add the chicken and sauté over medium heat until golden on all sides, seasoning with salt and pepper (about 5 minutes). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add the remaining butter. Sauté the onion, garlic, and thyme until softened and translucent.

Add the orzo to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.

Pour in the lemon juice, zest, and chicken broth, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Let the mixture simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 15-17 minutes.

Serve warm with grated kefalotyri cheese.