Chicken Skewers with Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Skewers with Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-4 Chicken Breasts, Cut In Strips; Chicken Marinade; 8 ounces, fluid Plain Yogurt; 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Peeled And Minced; 1 teaspoon Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Sherry Or Chicken Broth; Orzo Salad; 6 ounces, weight Uncooked Orzo; 1/2 cups Kalamata Olives, Chopped; 1/2 cups Cucumber, Peeled And Seeded; 1/2 cups Feta Cheese; 1/4 cups Onion, Chopped; 1/4 cups Fresh, Flat-leafed Parsley, Chopped; 1/2 whole Lemon (just The Juice); ⅓ cups Olive Oil; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper

Servings: persons

3-4 Chicken Breasts, Cut In Strips
Chicken Marinade
8 ounces, fluid Plain Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Peeled And Minced
1 teaspoon Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
2 Tablespoons Sherry Or Chicken Broth
Orzo Salad
6 ounces, weight Uncooked Orzo
1/2 cups Kalamata Olives, Chopped
1/2 cups Cucumber, Peeled And Seeded
1/2 cups Feta Cheese
1/4 cups Onion, Chopped
1/4 cups Fresh, Flat-leafed Parsley, Chopped
1/2 whole Lemon (just The Juice)
⅓ cups Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper

1
Marinade
2
Mix first 7 ingredients (yogurt through sherry).
3
Add chicken and marinate in refrigerator for several hours to overnight.
4
Salad
5
Cook orzo in boiling water for 7 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
6
Drain.
7
Combine with olives, cucumber, feta and onion.
8
In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
9
Pour into orzo and stir to mix.
10
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
11
Then thread chicken onto skewers.
12
Grill until chicken is done (10 minutes or so).
13
Serve over top of orzo salad.

428

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3-4 Chicken Breasts, Cut In Strips, Chicken Marinade, 8 ounces, fluid Plain Yogurt, 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken Skewers with 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!

Chicken Skewers with Orzo Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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