Grilled Chicken & Peaches with Green Beans & Orzo Recipe

Published: July 17, 2012

Ingredients

8	ounces dried orzo (1⅓ cups)
8	ounces green beans, trimmed (about 2½ cups)
1	pound chicken tenders
2	peaches, cut into wedges
¼	teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
2	tablespoons olive oil
2 - 4	ounces herb-flavored feta cheese ( garlic and herb or peppercorn), crumbled
	Fresh thyme (optional)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven cook orzo according to package directions. Add green beans during last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain; do not rinse.

2. Meanwhile, lightly brush chicken and peaches with some of the oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes, until no pink remains in chicken and peaches are tender and grill-marked.

3. In a large bowl combine orzo, beans, grilled chicken and peaches (chopped, if desired), and feta. Drizzle with remaining olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with thyme, if desired.

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From the Test Kitchen

Tip Pantry:Salt, pepper and olive oil. Tip Change Up:Replace peaches with nectarines or plums, orzo with bow tie pasta and feta with blue cheese.