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Greek Chicken Orzo Salad
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Carry some Mediterranean vibes in your picnic basket for your next potluck or summer gathering. This is a big batch recipe that’s a breeze to make ahead of time. For even more flavour, use your favourite Epicure Dressing to marinate the chicken before grilling—we love Greek or Balsamic Dressing


Ingredients
1 lb (450 g)
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
2 cups
uncooked orzo
13 cup
mayonnaise
1 tbsp
package (one or another):
1 tbsp
apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp
liquid honey
1
English cucumber
7 oz (200 g)
feta, drained
1 pint
cherry tomatoes
12 cup
pitted Kalamata olives

For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favorites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavor, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!

Learn more about the Good Food Movement →

Preparation
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush with oil to prevent sticking. 
  2. Using a paper towel, pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper. Grill, with lid closed, 12–14 min, flipping halfway, or until cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 2–3 min, then chop into bite-sized pieces. 
  3. Meanwhile, in a large pot, cook orzo in boiling water until tender. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, dressing mix, vinegar, and honey. 
  5. Dice cucumber. Chop feta into small cubes. Slice cherry tomatoes in half. 
  6. To bowl with dressing, add chicken, orzo, veggies, feta, and olives. Toss to combine.  
Tips

To cook chicken on the stovetop instead of the grill, heat 1 tbsp oil a large, nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 8 min, flip, then cover and cook 6 min, or until chicken is cooked through. Chicken breasts vary in thickness. To test for doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the breast; it should register at 165° F.  

If making ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.  

Nutritional Information

Per serving (about 1 cup): Calories 200, Fat 11 g (Saturated 3.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 12 g.

Greek Chicken Orzo Salad
20 min
12 servings
$1.68/serving
What you'll need
NEW
Dilly Honey Mustard Dressing MixDilly Honey Mustard Dressing Mix
Dilly Honey Mustard Dressing Mix
13 Reviews
$10.50
Lemon Dilly Dip MixLemon Dilly Dip Mix
Lemon Dilly Dip Mix
144 Reviews
$8.99
HomeRecipesGreek Chicken Orzo Salad
Greek Chicken Orzo Salad
Recipe description
Greek Chicken Orzo Salad
Share it!

Ingredients
1 lb (450 g)
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
2 cups
uncooked orzo
13 cup
mayonnaise
1 tbsp
package (one or another):
1 tbsp
apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp
liquid honey
1
English cucumber
7 oz (200 g)
feta, drained
1 pint
cherry tomatoes
12 cup
pitted Kalamata olives
20 min
12 servings
$1.68/serving

For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favorites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavor, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!

Learn more about the Good Food Movement →

Preparation
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush with oil to prevent sticking. 
  2. Using a paper towel, pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper. Grill, with lid closed, 12–14 min, flipping halfway, or until cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 2–3 min, then chop into bite-sized pieces. 
  3. Meanwhile, in a large pot, cook orzo in boiling water until tender. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, dressing mix, vinegar, and honey. 
  5. Dice cucumber. Chop feta into small cubes. Slice cherry tomatoes in half. 
  6. To bowl with dressing, add chicken, orzo, veggies, feta, and olives. Toss to combine.  
What you'll need
NEW
Dilly Honey Mustard Dressing MixDilly Honey Mustard Dressing Mix
Dilly Honey Mustard Dressing Mix
13 Reviews
$10.50
Lemon Dilly Dip MixLemon Dilly Dip Mix
Lemon Dilly Dip Mix
144 Reviews
$8.99
Tips

To cook chicken on the stovetop instead of the grill, heat 1 tbsp oil a large, nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 8 min, flip, then cover and cook 6 min, or until chicken is cooked through. Chicken breasts vary in thickness. To test for doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the breast; it should register at 165° F.  

If making ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.  

Nutritional Information

Per serving (about 1 cup): Calories 200, Fat 11 g (Saturated 3.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 12 g.