Foodie fridays: orzo stir-fry, finished with garlic soy marinated chicken thighs

Embark on a culinary journey with our orzo stir-fry, showcasing the exquisite pairing of garlic soy marinated chicken thighs. A symphony of flavors awaits, promising a delightful fusion that captivates your palate.

Some of you may be questioning us right this second.

Some of you may feel a little perplexed and slightly baffled with a side of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, “we don’t think so.”

Wait. Whatever happened to the original Buffy? We're not talking about Sarah Michelle Gellar style, we're talking Kristy Swanson, how funky-is-your-chicken-does-Elvis-talk-to-you-Luke-Perry-David Arquette-Hillary Swank-cameo Buffy. We were slightly obsessed with that movie. Probably because we wished we looked that good in neon tights and a sports bra while killing vampires.

Anyways, where was we? Oh, yes. You’re probably wondering, how does one eat stir-fry sans rice?

This is where we fill you in about how rice and we don’t get along. It’s not for a lack of trying. We've attempted the 2 to 1 water to rice ratio. Boiled. Strained. Buttered. Fluffed. And still, every time we attempt to make rice, it looks like a giant white poo-poo platter. Major gross-town.

We realize this is where you tell us, “Lauren, fo’ realizees. Just buy a rice maker.” . We have gone over and over in our mind contemplating buying a rice maker. But for some reason, we just can’t do it. We are so the type of person, if we can’t do it myself, why bother. So until we can reliable making rice from scratch, we will continue to be sans rice, unless Mr. B whips up a batch.

Which brings us to the point of today’s post! If you too don’t want to labor with rice, or if rice constantly gives you the middle finger, why not try orzo instead? We're telling you the consistency and texture blends beautifully with all the veggies. And with this marinade from one of our favorite food bloggers, Liz, you totally say rice, schma-ice. Or something like that. Just make sure you add garlic to keep the vamps away.

Conclude your culinary adventure with the savory perfection of orzo stir-fry and garlic soy marinated chicken thighs. Elevate your dining experience with this harmonious blend, leaving a lasting impression of delectable satisfaction.