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FLAT BELLY - MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ORZO RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Flat Belly - Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Treebs

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each)
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup orzo, preferably whole wheat
1 lemon, peeled and cut into chunks
1 tsp dried oregano
40 pitted kalamata olives, chopped (about 1 1/3 cups)
2 cups baby spinach
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced roasted red pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • 1.) heat a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, for 6 minutes or until browned. Remove to a plate. 2.) Add the broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo, lemon, and oregano. return the chicken to the skillet. reduce the heat to med-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the orzo is tender and a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of the chicken registers 165 degree F. 3.) Stir in the olives, spinach, tomato, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, to heat through. Sprinkle with the cheese.

FLAT BELLY - GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Flat Belly - Greek Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Treebs

Number Of Ingredients 14

CHICKEN
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
YOGURT CHEESE
1 1/4 cups fat-free Greek-style yogurt
1/2 cup shredded cucumber
1 tsp chopped fresh dill
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup shelled pistachios coarsely chopped, divided

Steps:

  • 1.) To prepare the chicken: Place a breast shiny side up with the tip facing you and the thinner side opposite your cutting hand. Place your hand on top of the breast. Hold the knife parallel to the table and carefully insert it into the thickest part of the breast, drawing it almost all the way through. Take care to keep the breast attached on 1 side. Spread the 2 halves as if opening a book and press lightly in the center to flatten. Repeat with the other 3 breast halves. 2.) Combine the chicken, oil lemon juice, oregano, and garlic in a bowl and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, turning occasionally. 3.) To prepare the yogurt cheese: Meanwhile, place the yogurt in a coffee strainer over a bowl and set in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic and 1/4 cup of the pistachios. 4.) Set up the grill for med-hot direct-heat grilling. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and set on a grill rack that has been coated with oil. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until the chicken is well marked and cooked through. Place each breast on a serving plate, top with the yogurt cheese, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup pistachios.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA



Greek Chicken Pasta image

This pasta dish incorporates some of the flavors of Greece. It makes a wonderfully complete and satisfying meal. For extra flavor, toss in a few kalamata olives. Use whatever pasta you have or prefer.

Provided by Althea

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
½ cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 lemons, wedged, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bit, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; add artichoke hearts, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and cooked pasta. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.7 calories, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 444 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

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