Grilled Balsamic Chicken and Vegatable Orzo
This flavorful recipe is super easy to make and perfect for dinner, BBQs, or even meal prep!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 262kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into chunks
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 pint white mushrooms halved
- 2 bell peppers cut into strips
- 2 zucchini cut in half and sliced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cup cooked orzo
Marinade
- 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2/3 cup Italian dressing
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Italian dressing and garlic. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade. Combine remaining marinade with chicken breast pieces in a bowl and marinate for at least 15 minutes (up to 12 hours).1 lb chicken breast, 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar, 2/3 cup Italian dressing, 1 clove garlic
- Meanwhile, heat grill to medium heat.
- Toss tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers and zucchini with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and peppers to grill basket and place on grill. Cook, shaking frequently, for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and zucchini to grill basket. Brush with some of reserved marinade and cook for another 5-7 minutes.1 pint grape tomatoes, 1 pint white mushrooms, 2 bell peppers, 2 zucchini, 1 Tbsp olive oil, Salt and pepper
- Remove chicken from marinade and add chicken to separate grill basket (or wait for vegetables to cook). Cook for 7-9 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Toss together chicken, grilled vegetables and orzo. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp reserved marinade. Serve warm or cold.1 1/2 cup cooked orzo
Notes
- The chicken can be marinated overnight. Fifteen minutes is the minimum recommended marinade time.
- You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs but it may impact the cooking times.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 620mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g