Zesty Lemon Chicken Paillards with Feta Orzo Salad
Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender, lemon-marinated chicken pounded thin and seared to perfection, served over a bright Mediterranean orzo salad with feta, cucumbers, and olives.
Ingredients
- 1.5 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
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
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.


