Creamy Lemon-Pepper Orzo with Grilled Chicken

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Name: Creamy Lemon-Pepper Orzo with Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Plain greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil; 1 large clove Garlic minced; 1 Fresh lemon juiced and zested; Kosher Salt; Black pepper; 3 Chicken thighs boneless and skinless; 1 cup Orzo; 1 cup Frozen peas thawed and dried; 2 ounces Goat Cheese; 4 tablespoons Fresh herbs chopped

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INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup Plain greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove Garlic ; minced
1 Fresh lemon ; juiced and zested
Kosher Salt
Black pepper
3 Chicken thighs ; boneless and skinless
1 cup Orzo
1 cup Frozen peas ; thawed and dried
2 ounces Goat Cheese
4 tablespoons Fresh herbs ; chopped

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INSTRUCTIONS

Whisk together the yogurt, 2 teaspoons of the oil, garlic, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and preheat an outdoor or indoor grill to medium heat. Rub the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Grill until nicely marked and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board at let stand for at least 5 minutes.

Add the orzo to the boiling water and cook according to package directions for al dente, stirring in the peas the last minute of cooking. Drain the orzo and peas, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Stir the orzo and peas into the yogurt mixture, along with the goat cheese, 3 tablespoons of the fresh herbs and at least 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid, until well combined. Transfer to a platter.

Thinly slice the chicken and arrange on top of the orzo. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon fresh herbs and serve.

Per Serving: Calories: 317; Total Fat: 9.5 grams; Saturated Fat:3 grams; Protein: 21 grams; Total carbohydrates: 37 grams; Sugar: 4 grams; Fiber: 6 grams; Cholesterol: 50 milligrams; Sodium: 266 milligrams

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Creamy Lemon-Pepper Orzo with Grilled Chicken

1/4 cup Plain greek yogurt
1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove Garlic minced
1 Fresh lemon juiced and zested
 Kosher Salt
 Black pepper
3 Chicken thighs boneless and skinless
1 cup Orzo
1 cup Frozen peas thawed and dried
2 ounces Goat Cheese
4 tablespoons Fresh herbs chopped

Whisk together the yogurt, 2 teaspoons of the oil, garlic, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.

Thinly slice the chicken and arrange on top of the orzo. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon fresh herbs and serve.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (185g)
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings

Calories: 357
Calories from Fat: 126 (35%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 14g	19 %
	Saturated Fat 5.3g	26 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.1g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 89.3mg		27 %
Sodium 198.2mg		7 %
Potassium 320.7mg		8 %
Total Carbohydrate 39.9g		12 %
	Dietary Fiber 2.9g	11 %
	Sugars, other 37g
Protein 19.4g		28 %
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Calories per serving: 357

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