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Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Avocado Orzo Salad Delights!

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Avocado Orzo Salad Delights You’ll Love

Enjoy the Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Avocado Orzo Salad Delights, a burst of flavors in a nutritious dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup orzo pasta substitute with quinoa for gluten-free option
  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 medium avocado best when added fresh
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 4 slices bacon can use turkey bacon
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • grill
  • pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water over high heat. Once boiling, add the orzo pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until al dente. After cooking, drain the orzo and allow it to cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Set the marinade aside.
  3. Place the chicken breasts into a shallow dish or a zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring every piece is well-coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until done. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled orzo, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and parsley. Gently toss together.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix together crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  7. Drizzle the honey mustard bacon dressing over the salad mixture, tossing gently. Arrange the sliced chicken on top and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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