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Sweet Rosemary Chicken Over Parmesan Orzo

Good friends, good food & good wine make us so happy.  A couple of our friends came over for dinner and let me experiment a new recipe on them I recently thought up. Good, trusting friends they are. 

The sweet, grilled chicken was so yummy on top of the parmesan orzo and the fresh rosemary added a delicious savory touch to it, and also made the meal very fragrant.
 It was such a great night. Just how outdoor summer nights should be!
Sweet Rosemary Chicken Over Parmesan Orzo {Serves 4-5}:
*4-5 Chicken Breasts
*Fresh Rosemary Sprigs {about 10}
*1 Red Onion
*1/3 Cup of Honey
*1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
*1/4 Cup of Raw Sugar
*2 Cups Orzo
*2-3 Cups Fresh Grated Parmesan {not the packaged version!}
*Olive Oil
*Sea Salt
After you’ve rinsed the chicken breasts, place them in a freezer bag. Add the honey, dijon, and raw sugar, making sure the chicken is well coated in each. Add the sliced red onion & a few sprigs of fresh rosemary. Refrigerate for atleast a few hours. {I’ve made this a few times now and it comes out best when it’s refrigerated for atleast 24 hours.} Grill on the bbq in a grilling pan if you have one, or directly on if you don’t. Watch the red onions closely, as they’ll cook faster than the chicken. 
Cook the orzo according to the box, in well salted boiling water. Drain, but do not rinse. While it’s still warm, toss with a generous amount of olive oil and the cups of freshly grated parmesan.
Scoop some orzo on a plate, add a chicken breast on top along with grilled red onions, and top it all with a sprig or two of fresh rosemary {for beauty and to eat the leaves!}. You can also grate some more fresh parm on top as well. Enjoy!!


Comments

  3. Lisa says

    I cant wait for summer to arrive so I can try all these amazing dishes you have been posting.

    The photos as always are simply gorgeous!

  5. Lyndsay says

    This sounds and looks so delicious. I tried a similar recipe recently, just honey and dijon on chicken with pineapple.

  10. Katie Cook says

    So I was at Sprouts last night buying some coconut yogurt, and while standing in line I saw a food magazine on the rack. and you know what my first thought was? "Amanda's pictures are WAAAYYY better than this!" hahaha…you make food and eating look divine my darlin! love ya!

  11. Kristin says

    Amanda! How have I not found your blog before now? I was first struck by the serene design that calms you right away, then the amazing photos had me hooked. – THEN, I went on and read your "about" page, and so many of the things you listed could have been about me…I love fresh, delicious, whole foods, adore travel, am passionate about strong marriages, and live for peony season 🙂 (well, next to my beloved hydrangeas, they're my very favorite!). – Anyway, I'm rambling…suffice it to say, I look forward to getting to know you better and keeping up with Marshalls Abroad!

  12. Anonymous says

    the only thing I dislike about this post is the ginormous banana spider! But maybe he just wanted some rosemary chicken too… He also might follow your blog.

    CANNONBALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!
    love you
    ~lanneybear

  16. Casey says

    So glad you posted this! The photos are stunning…I could lick the computer screen, but I won't. Going to have to try this one for sure!

  17. Kelley @ Kelley Maria says

    You have a serious talent for taking beauuutiful photos of food (and styling the photos)! Not only do your recipes always sound good, but your photos are jaw dropping gorgeous. Makes me want to try these recipes out even more.

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