Lime Chicken Tenders And Orzo Salad Recipe

Name: Lime Chicken Tenders And Orzo Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lime; 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast tenders; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons country-style Dijon mustard; 1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped; 3/4 cup peeled and diced cucumber; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Servings: persons

1 lime
1 1/4 pounds chicken breast tenders
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons country-style Dijon mustard
1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup peeled and diced cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1
Preheat grill to 300u00b0 to 350u00b0 (medium) heat. Grate zest from lime to equal 1 tsp. Cut lime in half; squeeze juice from lime to equal 3 Tbsp.
2
Combine chicken, lime zest, lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, and next 3 ingredients. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
3
Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until done.
4
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Combine vinegar, mustard, and remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Toss orzo, bell pepper, cucumber, and dill with vinegar mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grilled chicken.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lime, 1 1/4 pounds chicken breast tenders, 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2 garlic cloves, pressed, and more.

Yes, Lime Chicken Tenders And 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.

Lime Chicken Tenders And Orzo Salad

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