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, 4 Ounce
$1.20 avg/ea$4.79/lb
1 1/2 Tbs fresh lemon juice + 2 tsp lemon juice ( divided )
Bagged Lemons, 2 pound
Bagged Lemons, 2 pound, 2 Pound
$7.98 avg/ea$3.99/lb
1 Tbs olive oil
Bowl & Basket Olive Oil Cooking Spray, 5 oz
Bowl & Basket Olive Oil Cooking Spray, 5 oz, 5 Ounce
$4.79$0.96/oz
2 tsp white vinegar
Mikes Amazing White Vinegar
Mikes Amazing White Vinegar, 128 Fluid ounce
$3.99$0.03/fl oz
1/2 tsp fresh parsley
Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Italian Parsley, 0.25 oz
Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Italian Parsley, 0.25 oz, 0.25 Ounce
$1.39$5.56/oz
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
Grade A Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Grade A Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1.5 Pound
$7.49 avg/ea$4.99/lb
1/3 cup chopped zucchini
Green Zucchini, 1 ct, 9 oz
Green Zucchini, 1 ct, 9 oz, 9 Ounce
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$0.84 avg/ea was $1.68 avg/ea$1.49/lb
1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
Red Bell Peppers, 1 ct, 6 oz
Red Bell Peppers, 1 ct, 6 oz, 6 Ounce
$1.12 avg/ea$2.99/lb
1/3 cup fresh
Fresh Gourmet Corn   , 20 oz
Fresh Gourmet Corn , 20 oz, 20 Ounce
$4.99$0.25/oz
1/3 cup whole wheat orzo
Barilla Chickpea Orzo Pasta, 10 oz
Barilla Chickpea Orzo Pasta, 10 oz, 10 Ounce
$4.29$0.43/oz
1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
Grape Tomatoes, 12 oz
Grape Tomatoes, 12 oz, 12 Ounce
$2.99$0.25/oz
2 Tbs refrigerated prepared pesto
Bowl & Basket Pesto Sauce, 6.7 oz
Bowl & Basket Pesto Sauce, 6.7 oz, 6.7 Ounce
$2.69$0.40/oz
2 Tbs slivered almonds
Bowl & Basket Slivered Almonds, 6 oz
Bowl & Basket Slivered Almonds, 6 oz, 6 Ounce
$3.99$0.67/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.