Lemon Pesto & Caper Chicken Orzo Salad
Punchy, zesty and effortlessly delicious - Lemon Pesto, chicken and capers tossed with Orzo make for a light, yet seriously satisfying dish.
INGREDIENTS
- 250g Orzo
- 450g chicken mini-fillets
- 190g jar Sacla' Zesty Lemon Pesto
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped Flat Leaf Parsley
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 150g pitted green olives, roughly chopped
- 200g cherry or baby plum tomatoes, halved
- Handful fresh basil leaves, torn
- Parmesan shavings, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook the Orzo in a large saucepan of slightly salted boiling water for 8 minutes (or according to pack instructions)
- Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons of Zesty Lemon Pesto with the capers and parsley in a bowl. Add the chicken and stir well to coat.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the chicken over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes each side until cooked through.
- Place the Orzo in a bowl and stir in the remaining Zesty Lemon Pesto along with olives, tomatoes and basil.
- Divide the Orzo between 4 bowls, top with the chicken and scatter over some Parmesan. Serve immediately.
