The best part of this recipe is its versatility. Easy to make enough to serve a crowd or a smaller crew, can be served warm or chilled, and it’s a very flexible recipe based on the vegetables you have on hand! Not to mention, you can even prep it a day early if you're a guest wanting to bring a meal up or a host trying to get something off the to do list!
Chicken & Orzo Salad with Zingy Basil Vinaigrette
The best part of this recipe is its versatility. Easy to make enough to serve a crowd or a smaller crew, can be served warm or chilled, and it’s a very flexible recipe based on the vegetables you have on hand! Not to mention, you can even prep it a day early if you're a guest wanting to bring a meal up or a host trying to get something off the to do list!
Ingredients (for 2, multiply based on number of people you're serving)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium zucchini
1/2 bag of fresh or frozen peas
1 package of orzo
1 cup arugula
Chicken rub:
1/2 Italian blend
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon brow sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Basil Vinaigrette:
1 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tsp honey
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 shallot - minced
Salt & pepper to taste
How-to:
1. In a small boil, combine all vinaigrette ingredients and whisk until well combined. Set in the fridge until serving.
2. Bring water to a boil in a medium pot, cook orzo as directed on the packaging. Once cooked, strain and set aside.
3. For the chicken, there's no strict rules here. Feel free to cook however you prefer. We typically drizzle with olive oil, rub with a combination of garlic + Italian herbs + cumin + brown sugar +salt + pepper, and then throw them on the BBQ (approx 6 mins per side, med high heat). Once done, remove from heat and set aside.
4. Prep your chosen veggies by lightly steaming them - we still want a bit of that fresh crunch to them!
5. Last but not least, put it all together & serve!
And there you go, an easy recipe bursting with fresh flavours sure to turn into a weekend favourite!
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