GREEK SEASONED CHICKEN AND ORZO

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Make and share this Greek Seasoned Chicken and Orzo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sweet Diva MJ

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 (6 ounce) skinless chicken breast halves
cooking spray
3 cups orzo pasta, cooked and hot (about 1 cup uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
3/4 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning
oregano sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  • Add chicken; seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from bag; reserve marinade.
  • Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cover and grill 10 minutes on each side or until chicken is done; baste occasionally with reserved marinade.
  • Combine orzo and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss gently to coat.
  • Serve chicken on top of orzo.
  • Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs, if desired.
  • Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 109.7, Sodium 269.1, Carbohydrate 96.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 53.1

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