grilled chicken with oregano and lemon
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Sometimes all you want, after a long hot summer day, is a light easy dinner that you can cook outside. That’s exactly what we were searching for when we happened upon this grilled chicken recipe over the weekend. And since we don’t have a crazy fancy outdoor kitchen with gas burners… the orzo did get boiled inside. But you know what? I can handle one pot of boiling water as long as the oven can stay off! The chicken was incredibly moist and tasty, and the orzo was the perfect side dish with its nutty
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Ingredients: Chicken cutlets, 2 cloves of garlic, 3 sprigs of fresh oregano, 2 lemons, 1 cup orzo, extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup toasted hazlenuts, and salt & pepper.
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RECIPE: Grilled chicken with oregano and lemon (Everyday Food, June 2010)
1) Combine chicken, garlic and 2 sprigs of oregano in a bowl. Add 2 lemon halves, squeezing the juice into the bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
2) Grill chicken on medium-high until cooked through.
3) Boil water and prepare orzo as directed. Drain orzo and place in a medium bowl. Add 1 tsp olive oil, 1 T lemon juice, 1 chopped sprig of oregano and 1/4 cup of hazlenuts and salt and pepper.
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9 Comments
Stephanie
I am officially craving some orzo now! That dinner looks yumm-o!
Mr M
Whew! Look at that chicken… whoever grilled that! Masterful. Watch out Bobby Flay :P
Heather
This is so weird because my fiance and I were JUST talking about how to get healthier, and he mentioned he would like to start eating more chicken and rice – light meals. And then I read this. I’m printing it out and we’ll try it this week!
Thanks!
Mrs. Perfume
I just started eating chicken again, and this sounds like a fantastic, easy, and delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Powell
I love the smell and taste of Oregano when added in some recipes.`’,
Audrey Phillips
Oregano is a gread addition to everyday meals, i put them on soups and salads.,`~
Floating Shelves
oregano is a good additive on pastas and salads, oregano helps to add that tangy flavor-“”
Scaffolding Boards :
i have a strong smell and i love the smell of Oregano. i always use it as a food additive-;.
Gracie Parker
Oregano herb can really spice up every food that you can cook, i love to add it on our foods -“.