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Honey Butter Cajun Chicken Orzo
Hoofdgerecht

Honey Butter Cajun Chicken Orzo

45 minVoor 4Nutri-Score C€€
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wat u nodig heeft

Ingrediënten

4 personen
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Vlees600 g
  • Cajun seasoning (divided)Kruiden en specerijen20 g
  • olive oilVoorraadkast15 ml
  • butter (divided)Zuivel50 g
  • honeyVoorraadkast30 g
  • garlic (minced)Groente en fruit3 stukken
  • onion (finely diced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • orzoGranen300 g
  • chicken stockVoorraadkast700 ml
  • heavy creamZuivel100 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Zuivel40 g
  • parsley (chopped)Groente en fruit10 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

579kcal

Koolhydraten
61 g
Eiwitten
41 g
Vetten
19 g
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wat u gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Hapjespan
  • wooden spoon

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Season the chicken

    • Toss the chicken pieces with the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
    Stap 1
  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil and a little butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chicken and sear until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
    Stap 2
  3. Build the honey butter base

    • Lower the heat, add the remaining butter, the honey, the garlic and the onion.
    • Cook until the onion is soft and fragrant.
    Stap 3
  4. Cook the orzo

    • Stir in the orzo and toast briefly.
    • Pour in the chicken stock and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
    Stap 4
  5. Finish the sauce

    • Stir in the cream and the parmesan until creamy.
    • Return the chicken to the pan and warm through.
    Stap 5
  6. Serve

    • Scatter over the parsley and serve straight from the pan.
    Stap 6