Greek-Inspired Lemon & Herb Chicken Tenders with Orzo and Veggies

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Serves: 4 as a complete meal Cooking time: 20 min.

Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

  • crumbled feta cheese

  • Greek olives

Instructions

  • Cook Agrozimi Spelt Orzo according to package directions.

  • While pasta is cooking, marinate 1 lb. of chicken tenders in  3 tablespoons of Cooking Blend with Herbs and Lemon Zest,  olive oil to lightly coat, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, juice of half a lemon. 

  • Meanwhile, sauté 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add  the Fire Roasted Peppers and Onions and Kale  sauté until they release their liquid. Add the diced Grilled Eggplant; sauté until warmed through. Then add the Peas and sauté until warmed through.

  • Season with salt and pepper, and turn into your serving bowl.

  • Heat another 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the same pan. 4 cups of cooked Agrozimi Spelt Orzo and toss to warm. Add 1/2 of a cup of Eli & Manos Flaming Pepper Flavor Burst and a half cup of water. Stir well to combine.

  • Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and diced fresh tomatoes. Stir until all is warmed through. Season with salt and pepper and a glug of olive oil. Add to serving bowl and mix well with veggies.

  • Cook chicken: over medium heat, warm a pan with a swirl of olive oil. Add chicken tenders and cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through.

  • Season with salt and pepper, some extra lemon juice, and a dash of olive oil and serve warm. Top with crumbled feta cheese and olives, if desired.

    Serve with the Orzo & Veggies (warm or at room temperature).

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