full recipe details are below 👇🏼 Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo Salad🥗 Ingredients: Serves 4 Chicken: ~1.5 lbs chicken breast tenders (about 8 pieces) ¼ cup tzatziki sauce 1 clove garlic, minced Spray oil Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, oregano Salad: ½ cup orzo pasta 2 cups spinach, finely chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered ¼ red onion, finely chopped ½ English cucumber, finely chopped ¼ cup reduced-fat feta cheese Dressing: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon dried dill Optional: sprinkle of sugar Salt and pepper to taste Optional Side: 2 Afia frozen falafel Instructions 1. Prepare the Orzo: - Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and refrigerate to cool. 2. Marinate and Cook the Chicken: - In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with tzatziki, minced garlic, and season generously. Mix well. - Spray the air fryer with oil and cook chicken at 350°F for 6–8 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2–4 minutes at 375°F, or until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. 3. Assemble the Salad: - In a large bowl, combine spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and cooled orzo. Toss to mix. 5. Make the Dressing: - In a small container, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, dill, and optional sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 6. Serve: - Plate 1 cup of the salad with chicken tenders. Drizzle with dressing. Serve with falafel (cook according to package instructions), if desired. Enjoy!!
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