4 Bean Orzo with Grilled Citrus Garlic Chicken

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Ingredients

For the Grill

  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

For the Orzo Bean Salad

  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta, cooked
  • 1 can (15 ounces) READ 4 Bean Salad

Directions

  1. Prepare the Chicken:
    In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, garlic, oil, vinegar, and oregano. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let sit 15 minutes. 
  2. Grilling:
    Preheat grill to medium-high. Add marinated chicken and cook 6-7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on grill grates. Add tomatoes and grill 5-7 minutes until charred. Remove both from grill and let chicken rest 10 minutes, then slice into strips.
  3. Assemble the Dish:
    In a large bowl, combine bell pepper, orzo, grilled tomatoes, and bean salad. Fold in grilled chicken strips.
  4. Serve:
    Serve warm or at room temperature.
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