Lemony Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken

Name: Lemony Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp canola oil; ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts; ¼ tsp salt, divided; ½ tsp. black pepper, divided; ¾ cup whole wheat orzo; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 Tbsp honey; 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, diced; ½ English cucumber, diced; 1 stalk green onion, sliced on the diagonal; ¼ cup Kalamata olives, halved; 2 Tbsp fresh dill; ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Simple and wholesome, this Lemony Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken is packed full of fresh flavors.

Calories: 230per serving
Servings: 6people

Ingredients

1 Tbsp canola oil
½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ tsp salt, divided
½ tsp. black pepper, divided
¾ cup whole wheat orzo
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ English cucumber, diced
1 stalk green onion, sliced on the diagonal
¼ cup Kalamata olives, halved
2 Tbsp fresh dill
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Heat a sauce pan of water to a boil. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Add canola oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. When oil is hot, add chicken breasts to the pan. Allow to brown on each side for about 4 minutes. Place in oven for about 5 minutes, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F. Place chicken breasts on a plate and place in the refrigerator.
When water in sauce pan reaches a boil, add orzo. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Drain and place in a bowl and place in the refrigerator.
Make lemon dressing: In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine and then set aside.
Place cooked orzo, red bell pepper, cucumber and ¾ of the feta cheese in a bowl.
Chop or shred chicken in bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl. Toss in lemon dressing.
Place salad on plates and top with Kalamata olives, green onions, dill and the rest of the feta. Serve and enjoy!

Notes from the Kitchen

Chef's tip
Chef's Tip
Use leftover cooked chicken to save even more time in the kitchen.

Nutrition

Per Serving: Calories 230 Total Fat 11g Cholesterol 45mg Sodium 400mg Total Carbohydrate 18g Dietary Fiber 2g Protein 16g Calcium 4% Iron 4%

Nutritional values are an approximation. Actual values may vary.

Lemony Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken

Simple and wholesome, this Lemony Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken is packed full of fresh flavors.

Calories: 230per serving
Servings: 6people

Ingredients

1 Tbsp canola oil
½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ tsp salt, divided
½ tsp. black pepper, divided
¾ cup whole wheat orzo
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ English cucumber, diced
1 stalk green onion, sliced on the diagonal
¼ cup Kalamata olives, halved
2 Tbsp fresh dill
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Heat a sauce pan of water to a boil. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Heat a skillet to medium-high heat. Add canola oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. When oil is hot, add chicken breasts to the pan. Allow to brown on each side for about 4 minutes. Place in oven for about 5 minutes, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F. Place chicken breasts on a plate and place in the refrigerator.
When water in sauce pan reaches a boil, add orzo. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Drain and place in a bowl and place in the refrigerator.
Make lemon dressing: In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine and then set aside.
Place cooked orzo, red bell pepper, cucumber and ¾ of the feta cheese in a bowl.
Chop or shred chicken in bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl. Toss in lemon dressing.
Place salad on plates and top with Kalamata olives, green onions, dill and the rest of the feta. Serve and enjoy!

Notes from the Kitchen

Chef's tip
Chef's Tip
Use leftover cooked chicken to save even more time in the kitchen.

Nutrition

Per Serving: Calories 230 Total Fat 11g Cholesterol 45mg Sodium 400mg Total Carbohydrate 18g Dietary Fiber 2g Protein 16g Calcium 4% Iron 4%

Nutritional values are an approximation. Actual values may vary.

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Lemony Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes from the Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Nutrition

Lemony Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes from the Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Nutrition