Description
A delightful dish featuring marinated grilled chicken served over orzo pasta, topped with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: 2 large (about 500g), boneless and skinless
- Orzo Pasta: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Cucumber: 1 medium, diced
- Tomato: 1 large, diced
- Red Onion: 1 small, thinly sliced
- Feta Cheese: 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Tzatziki Sauce: 1 cup (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Dried Oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the orzo in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl. Set aside.
- Grill the marinated chicken on a preheated grill pan over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- Assemble the bowls by placing orzo at the base, topping with sliced chicken, diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and tzatziki sauce. Finish with crumbled feta cheese.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Serve with lemon wedges for a zesty kick.
- Pair with warm pita bread for a complete meal.
- Consider a side salad for extra freshness.
- For gatherings, serve family-style for customization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken, Orzo, Tzatziki, Mediterranean, Healthy