Poached Chicken with Pomegranate Orzo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantroNutrition
• 1/2 tbsp maple syrupNutrition
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegarNutrition
• 1/2 cup orzoNutrition
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oilNutrition
• 1/2 cup chopped red onionNutrition
• 3 medium chicken breastsNutrition
• 1/2 tbsp ground corianderNutrition
• 1 cup pomegranate seedsNutrition
• 3 cloves garlic, mincedNutrition
• 2 cups waterNutrition

Directions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add red onion, garlic, and coriander and sauté for approximately 3 minutes.
2. 2Add 2 cups of water and the chicken breasts to the pan. Simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
3. 3Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside until it is cool enough to handle. Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
4. 4In the meantime, add 1 cup of orzo to the pan juices and simmer, uncovered, until the water is absorbed and the pasta is al dente, approximately 10 minutes.
5. 5Transfer the orzo to a non-reactive bowl. Add the chicken, pomegranate seeds, cilantro, maple syrup, and white wine vinegar and mix well.

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