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Chicken, Orzo & Pomegranate Salad

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Servings: 4
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 Lb chicken breast, bone-in*
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tsp kosher salt
  • 2 Sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 Cups water
  • 1 16 ounce box orzo
  • 1 Cup or seeds of 1 pomegranate
  • 1/4 Cup fresh cilantro, mint OR basil, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 1 Tsp kosher salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Place chicken breast on a foil-covered baking sheet, bone side down.
  • Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of salt , 1 rosemary sprig and 2 sliced garlic cloves on each breast.
  • Roast for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature is at 160-165.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes then shred into pieces. Top chicken with remaining juices for added flavor.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a medium size pot over medium heat and sauté onions for 4 minutes.
  • Add the water and 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil.
  • Add the orzo, cover and cook according to package directions over medium-high heat stirring occasionally to prevent orzo from sticking to the pot.
  • Strain any excess water and pour orzo into a bowl.
  • Add the pomegranate seeds, mint, and shredded chicken.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, and salt. Toss to combine with the salad.
  • Chill and serve.
  • *You can also use store bough rotisserie chicken, shred into bite size pieces and skip directly to step #6

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 2000mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
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