Name: Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers with Feta Orzo Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; Wooden or metal skewers; 1½ cups dry orzo pasta; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp honey; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; Lemon wedges; Extra crumbled feta; Fresh parsley

Description

Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers with Feta Orzo Salad is a fresh Mediterranean-inspired recipe featuring juicy grilled lemon garlic chicken served over a vibrant orzo salad with cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives and a bright lemon herb dressing.

Ingredients

For the Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers:

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Wooden or metal skewers

For the Feta Orzo Salad:

1½ cups dry orzo pasta

1 cup cucumber, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

For the Lemon Herb Dressing:

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp honey

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

For Garnish:

Lemon wedges

Extra crumbled feta

Fresh parsley

Fresh dill

Freshly cracked black pepper

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Instructions

1. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper. Add the chicken cubes, toss to coat and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Cook the orzo according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse briefly with cool water and allow it to cool.

3. Combine the cooked orzo with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta, Kalamata olives, parsley and dill.

4. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over the orzo salad and toss well.

5. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

6. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes.

7. Serve the grilled chicken skewers over the feta orzo salad and garnish with extra feta, parsley, dill, freshly cracked black pepper and lemon wedges.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavour.

Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.

The orzo salad can be made several hours ahead.

Store the chicken and salad separately for meal prep.

Delicious served warm or chilled.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean