Greek Grilled Chicken With Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Greek Grilled Chicken With Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Chicken; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped; 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; For the Orzo Salad; 8 ounces orzo pasta; 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced; 6 scallions, sliced; 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

For the Chicken
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the Orzo Salad
8 ounces orzo pasta
2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
6 scallions, sliced
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper

1
For the Chicken:.
2
Combine the garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken thighs and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
3
While the chicken is marinating prepare the orzo salad (see below).
4
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and grill over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes per side.
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For the Orzo Salad:.
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Combine the tomatoes, scallions, feta cheese, oregano, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
7
Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain the orzo and toss it with 3/4 of the tomato mixture.
8
To Serve.
9
Mound the orzo salad on a serving platter, top with the hot grilled chicken and spoon the reserved tomato mixture on top.

1457

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Chicken, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Greek Grilled Chicken 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.

Greek Grilled Chicken With Orzo Salad

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