Grilled Chicken with Pesto Orzo SaladGrilled Chicken with Pesto Orzo Salad
Grilled Chicken with Pesto Orzo Salad
Grilled Chicken with Pesto Orzo Salad
Dietitian tip: Add even more veggies by pairing with roasted Brussels sprouts, or your family’s favorite vegetables.
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Grilled Chicken with Pesto Orzo Salad
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings2
Cook Time20 Minutes
Calories475
Ingredients
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice + 2 tsp lemon juice ( divided )
1 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp fresh parsley
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1/3 cup chopped zucchini
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup fresh
1/3 cup whole wheat orzo
1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
2 Tbs refrigerated prepared pesto
2 Tbs slivered almonds
Directions

1.Grilled Chicken: In medium bowl, whisk garlic, lemon juice, oil, vinegar, parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in large zip-top plastic bag; pour oil mixture over chicken. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; refrigerate at least 1 or up to 4 hours.

 

2. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill rack; cover and cook 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once.

 

3. Orzo Salad: Preheat oven to 375°. Line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Spread zucchini, bell pepper and corn on prepared pan; roast 20 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

 

4. Prepare orzo as label directs; drain and transfer to medium bowl. Stir in tomatoes, pesto, almonds, lemon juice, vegetables, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Serve chicken with Orzo Salad.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 20 g Fat
  • 3 g Saturated Fat
  • 98 mg Cholesterol
  • 690 mg Sodium
  • 32 g Carbohydrates
  • 7 g Fiber
  • 5 g Sugars
  • 0 g Added Sugars
  • 42 g Protein
20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2
Servings
475
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 2 servings
1 garlic clove, minced
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic
$0.87 avg/ea$3.49/lb
1 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice + 2 tsp lemon juice ( divided )
Bagged Lemons, 2 pound
Bagged Lemons, 2 pound
$7.58 avg/ea$3.79/lb
1 Tbs olive oil
Bowl & Basket Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.5 fl oz
Bowl & Basket Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.5 fl oz
$6.99$0.27/fl oz
2 tsp white vinegar
Bowl & Basket Distilled White Vinegar, 32 fl oz
Bowl & Basket Distilled White Vinegar, 32 fl oz
$1.19$0.04/fl oz
1/2 tsp fresh parsley
Italian Parsley, 1 bunch, 1 each
Italian Parsley, 1 bunch, 1 each
$1.29
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
Perdue Tender n Tasty Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 1 pound
Perdue Tender n Tasty Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 1 pound
$3.99/lb$3.99/lb
1/3 cup chopped zucchini
Green Zucchini, 1 ct, 9 oz
Green Zucchini, 1 ct, 9 oz
$0.84 avg/ea$1.49/lb
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
Mezzetta Mild California Roasted Red Bell Peppers Fresh Pack, 10 oz
Mezzetta Mild California Roasted Red Bell Peppers Fresh Pack, 10 oz
$0.99$0.10/oz
1/3 cup fresh
Fresh Gourmet Corn   , 20 oz
Fresh Gourmet Corn , 20 oz
$4.99$0.25/oz
1/3 cup whole wheat orzo
Colavita Bronze Die Orzo Pasta, 16 oz
Colavita Bronze Die Orzo Pasta, 16 oz
$1.39$0.09/oz
1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
Fresh Grape Tomatoes, 1 each
Fresh Grape Tomatoes, 1 each
$1.99
2 Tbs refrigerated prepared pesto
Bowl & Basket Pesto Sauce, 6.7 oz
Bowl & Basket Pesto Sauce, 6.7 oz
$2.29$0.34/oz
2 Tbs slivered almonds
Bowl & Basket Slivered Almonds, 6 oz
Bowl & Basket Slivered Almonds, 6 oz
$2.69$0.45/oz

Nutritional Information

  • 20 g Fat
  • 3 g Saturated Fat
  • 98 mg Cholesterol
  • 690 mg Sodium
  • 32 g Carbohydrates
  • 7 g Fiber
  • 5 g Sugars
  • 0 g Added Sugars
  • 42 g Protein

Directions

1.Grilled Chicken: In medium bowl, whisk garlic, lemon juice, oil, vinegar, parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in large zip-top plastic bag; pour oil mixture over chicken. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; refrigerate at least 1 or up to 4 hours.

 

2. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill rack; cover and cook 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once.

 

3. Orzo Salad: Preheat oven to 375°. Line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Spread zucchini, bell pepper and corn on prepared pan; roast 20 minutes or until golden brown and tender.

 

4. Prepare orzo as label directs; drain and transfer to medium bowl. Stir in tomatoes, pesto, almonds, lemon juice, vegetables, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Serve chicken with Orzo Salad.