Greek Seasoned Chicken and Orzo

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 50 Minutes

Ready In: 65 Minutes

Servings: 4

From Southern Living Light & Easy Comfort Food.

Ingredients:

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)

Directions:

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
2. Add chicken; seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
3. Remove chicken from bag; reserve marinade.
4. 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.
5. Combine orzo and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss gently to coat.
6. Serve chicken on top of orzo.
7. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs, if desired.
8. Yield: 4 servings.

By RecipeOfHealth.com