Chicken Souvlaki And Orzo Recipes

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

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Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. Marinade can also be used for pork.

Provided by Tanya Petkos Schroeder

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) container plain Greek-style yogurt
½ cucumber - peeled, seeded, and grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
6 wooden skewers, or as needed

Steps:

Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Mix yogurt, cucumber, 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate tzatziki sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes.
Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.
Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN AND ORZO CASSEROLE

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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 sprigs fresh dill, chopped
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups orzo
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 small to medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 lemon, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
For the orzo: Whisk together the stock, butter, salt, cornstarch, dill, lemon zest and juice and garlic in a bowl. Mix in the orzo.
For the chicken: In a separate bowl, mix together the coriander, salt and pepper. Coat the chicken all over with the seasoning.
Pour the stock/orzo mixture into a glass 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the chicken breasts, laying them at an angle so all but the tops of the breasts are submerged. Shingle the lemon slices in between the chicken breasts.
Bake, uncovered, until the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 35 to 40 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Top with the chopped parsley before serving.

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI AND ORZO RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Provided by ladygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

For Souvlaki:
10 - 12 boneless skinless thighs - cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes
2 bell peppers - sliced and halved
1 large onion - sliced
Skewers - soaked in water before using
For the Marinade:
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tbs. dried oregano
3 - 4 tbs. of fresh dill - chopped
3 - 4 tbs. of fresh Italian parsley - chopped
1/4 cup of olive oil
For the Orzo:
1 bunch of fresh spinach
2-3 cloves of garlic - chopped
1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes - halved

Steps:

For Souvlaki: Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl; place the chicken pieces in the marinade and cover. Refrigerate for at least on hour or more. When ready to assemble the souvlaki rotate the chicken with the veggies on the skewers that have been soaked in water first. Preheat Oven 350 degrees; Place in a baking pan and bake for 45 - 50 minutes and there is a nice golden color on the chicken pieces and the juices in meat run clear. Let the kabobs rest about 5-10 minutes before serving. The souvlaki may also be grilled on the bbq. For the Orzo: Prepare the orzo as directed and drain. Heat a large frying pan with 2 tbs. of olive oil. Add the garlic, spinach and halved tomatoes; sauté until the tomatoes soften and the garlic is fragrant; season with the salt and pepper. Combine the lemon juice with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil; drizzle over the orzo and toss.

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI SALAD

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This is a great Greek inspired salad with chicken souvlaki, romaine, bell pepper, cucumber, and tomatoes served with tzatziki dressing. Sprinkle with feta cheese if desired.

Provided by Bren

Categories Salad

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
1 pound boneless chicken breasts, quartered lengthwise
6 tablespoons tzatziki sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 head romaine, trimmed, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
½ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
½ English cucumber, sliced
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, Greek seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic in a glass bowl; mix well. Add chicken to marinade and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but not longer than 4 hours.
Mix tzatziki, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate salad dressing until needed.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Place chicken pieces on the grill and cook for 5 minutes, turn, and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Combine romaine lettuce, bell pepper, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes in a salad bowl. Drizzle with tzatziki dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad into 4 equal portions and top with cooked chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 483.6 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET

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Here's a perfect one-skillet supper that's colorful, healthy, filling and definitely special! Our taste testers loved the blend of spices, the touch of heat and the sophisticated flavor. -Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic seasoning blend
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with garlic seasoning blend. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, broth, orzo, Italian seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic exchanges