Greek Seasoned Chicken and Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
3 tbsp water
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp all purpose greek seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 (6 oz) skinless chicken breast halves
cooking spray
3 cups orzo pasta, cooked and hot (about 1 cup uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1 1/2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 tbsp reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
3/4 tsp all purpose greek seasoning
oregano sprig (optional)

Directions:

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
Add chicken; seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
Remove chicken from bag; reserve marinade.
Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cover and grill 10 minutes on each side or until chicken is done; baste occasionally with reserved marinade.
Combine orzo and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; toss gently to coat.
Serve chicken on top of orzo.
Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs, if desired.
Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	280.21 Kcal (1173 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.63g	26%
Cholesterol	28.08mg	9%
Sodium	726.8mg	30%
Potassium	215.36mg	5%
Total Carbs	23.71g	8%
Sugars	4.2g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	9%
Protein	11.33g	23%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	12%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	18.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.46 Kcal (458 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.49g	26%
Cholesterol	10.97mg	9%
Sodium	283.91mg	30%
Potassium	84.13mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.26g	8%
Sugars	1.64g	17%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	9%
Protein	4.42g	23%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	12%
Calcium	7.1mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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