One-Pot Apple and Fennel Chicken Orzo (serves 6-8) – Eden Eats

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp toasted fennel seed
• 1 apple (Honey Crisp), quartered and seeds removed
• 1 large shallot, peeled
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6-8 chicken legs, bone in, skin on
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 large shallots, finely chopped
• 1 large fennel bulb, finely chopped
• 2 cups orzo pasta
• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsps unsalted butter
• 1 tsp toasted fennel seed, crushed
• 1 small Honey Crisp apple, finely diced
• 1 large tbsp honey
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, mint, or parsley