Mediterranean Chicken Orzo

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a large pot, then salt the water and add orzo pasta for 9-11 minutes or until cooked al dente.

Step 2

Preheat a large pan over medium heat. Once hot add butter and a drizzle of olive oil and once the butter is melted add chicken and season generously with chicken seasoning. Fry the chicken for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, then flip and season the other side with chicken seasoning and brown the other side for 6-8 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165F internal temperature.

Step 3

In the meantime, cut the cucumber and tomatoes into small dice, chop the parsley finely, chop the red onion, and grate the Parmesan. Add these ingredients to a big bowl and once the orzo is finished cooking, strain it and add it to the vegetables into the big bowl.

Step 4

Season the pasta and vegetables with a drizzle of olive oil, the juice of one lemon and sea salt and pepper to taste and toss until well combined.

Step 5

Serve the orzo veggies mix with a piece of chicken and a few olives.