Asian Chicken & Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Asian Chicken & Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups White Vinegar; 1/4 cups Canola Oil; 1/4 cups Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice; 6 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger; ⅛ teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Orzo Pasta; 4 whole Green Onions, Chopped; 1 cup Diced Carrot (1 Cup Is About 2 Large); 1 whole Red Pepper, Diced; 2 stalks Celery, Diced; 1 whole Handful Of Fresh Baby Spinach, Chopped; 1/2 cups Slivered Almonds, Toasted; 1/2 cups Ramen Noodles, Crushed; 6 whole Chicken Cutlets Or 3 Large Chicken Breasts Pounded Flat And Sliced Into Two; Sesame Seeds, For Garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 cups White Vinegar
1/4 cups Canola Oil
1/4 cups Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
6 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
⅛ teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 pound Orzo Pasta
4 whole Green Onions, Chopped
1 cup Diced Carrot (1 Cup Is About 2 Large)
1 whole Red Pepper, Diced
2 stalks Celery, Diced
1 whole Handful Of Fresh Baby Spinach, Chopped
1/2 cups Slivered Almonds, Toasted
1/2 cups Ramen Noodles, Crushed
6 whole Chicken Cutlets Or 3 Large Chicken Breasts Pounded Flat And Sliced Into Two
Sesame Seeds, For Garnish

1
Mix all ingredients for the marinade/dressing together in a small bowl.
2
Pour half of the mixture into a large zip top bag.
3
Place chicken pieces into the marinade in the bag and seal.
4
Move chicken around in bag to coat in marinade and store in refrigerator until ready to grill.
5
Keep the other half of the dressing in a bowl for serving with the salad.
6
To make orzo salad, bring a large pot of water to boil.
7
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
8
Drain completely and pour cooked orzo into a large bowl.
9
Top with onions, carrot, red pepper, spinach and celery.
10
Pour the other half of the dressing (the reserved dressing) over salad and toss to coat completely.
11
Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
12
To cook chicken, heat grill to high.
13
Place chicken onto hot grill and cover.
14
Cook 3-5 minutes per side.
15
Cooking times may vary according to the thickness of the meat.
16
To assemble, pour the orzo salad into a large serving dish.
17
Top with toasted almonds and ramen noodles.
18
Place cooked chicken over top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

1267

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups White Vinegar, 1/4 cups Canola Oil, 1/4 cups Soy Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil, and more.

Yes, Asian Chicken & Orzo Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Chicken & Orzo Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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