Greek Orzo Pasta Salad With Chicken

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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad With Chicken

Ingredients
For the chicken:

1 lb. of uncooked chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon EACH: Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, smoked sweet paprika, sea salt AND garlic powder
For the salad:

2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 persian cucumbers, quartered then thinly chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta (such as Nikos Mediterranean Feta)
For the dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoon country dijon (coarse grain)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
5 basil leaves, chopped
sea salt + pepper
Instructions
to make the chicken: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl or a ziplock. Toss to coat the chicken evenly. Let sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the pasta.
Grill the chicken on an outdoor grill, George Foreman, or in a skillet. Let rest for 5 minutes before dicing.

To make the dressing: In a mason jar or 2 cup measuring cup, combine all ingredients. Use a whisk or cap the mason jar and give it a good shake until all ingredients are completely combined.
To make the salad: Prepare the pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients and using a rubber spatula, mix all ingredients together. Add the grilled chicken to the salad. When ready to serve, toss the salad with the dressing. Serve immediately How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us atdietaefectiva.net To learn more about our program CG