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.

15

Minutes

4

Servings

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

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