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Zesty Lemon Chicken Paillards with Feta Orzo Salad

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Lemon Chicken Paillards with Feta Orzo Salad

Tender, lemon-marinated chicken pounded thin and seared to perfection, served over a bright Mediterranean orzo salad with feta, cucumbers, and olives.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin into paillards
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp oregano, dried
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a shallow dish, combine the chicken, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.

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