Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs - Paleo, Gluten-Free

Name: Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs - Paleo, Gluten-Free
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon granulated onion; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; ½ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper; 4 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs); 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1 box Jovial Cassava Orzo Pasta; 2 Persian cucumbers – diced; ½ red bell pepper – diced; ½ small red onion – diced; 4 ounces cherry tomatoes – halved; ¼ cup sliced kalamata olives – pitted; ¼ cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil; 2 tablespoons capers packed in brine – drained; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional – omit for Paleo); ½ cup Big Fat Greek Salad Dressing (recipe in The Primal Gourmet Cookbook, or substitute store-bought dressing of choice)