CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE, AND ORZO LETTUCE CUPS

Chicken, Artichoke, and Orzo Lettuce Cups image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orzo
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons packed finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (about 6 ounces each), butterflied, sliced in half, and pounded 1/4 inch thick
9 ounces thawed frozen artichoke hearts, patted dry
1 to 2 romaine-lettuce hearts, trimmed and leaves separated

Steps:

Cook orzo in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together 5 tablespoons oil, lemon zest and juice, shallot, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Drain orzo, transfer to a bowl, and toss with half of dressing.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in remaining 1 tablespoon oil; add chicken in a single layer. Cook, flipping once, until golden and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes a side. Transfer to a plate. Add artichoke hearts to skillet; cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Transfer to bowl with orzo. Shred chicken; add to orzo with remaining dressing. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. (Store in refrigerator up to 2 days.) Serve in lettuce cups.