Creamy Lemon-Pepper Orzo with Grilled Chicken
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Creamy Lemon-Pepper Orzo with Grilled Chicken a try. One serving contains 419 calories, 31g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. A mixture of juice of lemon, garlic, goat cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to a boil; prepare a grill or grill pan for medium heat.
Whisk together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of the oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
Rub the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill until nicely marked and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes per side.
Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for at least 5 minutes.
Add the orzo to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions for al dente, stirring in the peas during the last minute of cooking.
Drain the orzo and peas, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Stir the orzo and peas into the yogurt mixture, along with the goat cheese, 3 tablespoons of the herbs and at least 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid, until well combined.
Thinly slice the chicken and arrange on top of the orzo.
Sprinkle with the lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon herbs.