Greek orzo salad with grilled chicken

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Greek orzo salad with grilled chicken

This Greek orzo salad topped with succulent grilled chicken is a fantastic recipe for an easy lunch or light dinner and makes an excellent packed lunch.

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Ingredients

Servings

for the grilled chicken

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt & pepper to taste

for the Greek orzo salad

  • 500 g orzo/pasta rice cooked and cooled
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup olives pitted and halved
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled

for the dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
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Instructions

  1. Halve the chicken horizontally so you are left with two thin chicken breasts. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
  2. Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper then pour over the chicken breasts and allow to marinate for 10 minutes while you heat a griddle pan.
  3. To make the Greek orzo salad, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
  4. Mix together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad, mix and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Cook the marinated chicken in a hot griddle pan until cooked through then remove and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving with the Greek orzo salad.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 409mg (17%) Potassium 534mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 510IU (10%) Vitamin C 19.1mg (21%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 436kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 409mg 17%
Potassium 534mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 510IU 10%
Vitamin C 19.1mg 21%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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