Griddled chicken with Mediterranean orzo salad
7
Points®
Total time: 35 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
This fresh, filling salad is bursting with the summery flavours of the Med


Ingredients
Merchant Gourmet Orzo (Rice-shaped Pasta)
200 g
Chicken breast, skinless, raw
4 medium
Sun Dried Tomatoes in Oil
75 g, 75g tomatoes, 1 1/2 tbsp reserved oil
Lemon
1 medium, zest and juice, plus wedges to serve
Cucumber
½ individual, extra large
Olives, in Brine
16 individual
Spring Onions
4 medium
Watercress
40 g
Instructions
1
Bring a large pan of water to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the orzo for 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold running water, then drain well.
2
Meanwhile, put the chicken between 2 pieces of clingfilm and bash with a rolling pin to flatten to a thickness of 1cm. Season and put into a plastic food bag, then add 1 tbsp of sundried tomato oil and the lemon zest. Massage into the chicken, then seal and set aside for 5 minutes.
3
Heat a large nonstick griddle pan over a high heat until hot. Griddle the chicken for 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate, cover with kitchen foil and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into thick slices.
4
In a bowl, combine the orzo, cucumber, olives, spring onions and watercress. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil and the lemon juice, then season to taste and toss with the salad.
5
Serve the salad and chicken with the lemon wedges on the side.
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