Crispy Skillet Chicken Thighs with Lemon Garlic Orzo

INGREDIENTS

bone-in and skin on chicken thighs with extra skin removed

salt and pepper

2 tbsp

bacon grease or canola oil

1 tbsp

bacon grease or canola oil

garlic cloves, minced

8 oz

crimini mushrooms, sliced

3/4 cup

or 1 large leek cleaned and finely diced*

3 1/2 cups

chicken stock

3 tbsp

lemon juice

16 oz

orzo

salt and pepper,

medium cauliflower cut into florets then steam and chopped

1 cup

Sargento Cheddar Fine Cut shredded cheese

lemon slices (optional)

fresh parsley (optional)