Grilled Chicken with Oregano and Lemom

By cheeserohan

Ingredients

• 4 large chicken cutlets or 8 small (about 1 lb. total)
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• 2 sprigs plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 lemon, quartered, plus 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, plus wedges for serving (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil, plus more for grill
• 1 cup orzo

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, garlic, and oregano sprigs. Add lemon quarters, squeezing juice into bowl as you go. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. Set a medium pot of water to boil. Heat grill pan or grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Remove chciken from marinade and grill until cooked through, about 3 minutes total, flipping once. Transfer cutlets to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain orzo and transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in chopped oregano, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice and oil. Serve chicken and orzo with lemon wedges f desired.