Creamy Lemon-Pepper Orzo with Chicken and Fig Salad
- 1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup whole wheat or other whole grain orzo
- 1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed and patted dry
- 4 ounces finely crumbled goat cheese, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as basil and tarragon
- 6 cups prepared salad mix
- 1 cup dried figs, halved
- 2 tablespoons prepared balsamic vinaigrette
- Whisk together the yogurt, 2 teaspoons of the oil, the 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 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- 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 half of the goat cheese, 3 tablespoons of the herbs and at least three-quarters of the reserved cooking liquid, until well combined.
- Evenly divide among four plates.
- Thinly slice the chicken and arrange on top of the orzo.
- Sprinkle with the lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon fresh herbs.
- Toss the salad greens, figs and vinaigrette together, divide evenly among four small salad plates.
- Sprinkle each with some of the remaining goat cheese.
- Serve.
greek yogurt, extravirgin olive oil, clove garlic, lemon, kosher salt, chicken thighs, whole wheat, frozen petite peas, goat cheese, fresh herbs, salad mix, dried figs, vinaigrette
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/creamy-lemon-pepper-orzo-with-chicken-and-fig-salad-recipe.html (may not work)