Recipes / 15807 - Fully Cooked Shredded Natural Proportion / Mediterranean Chicken and Lemon Orzo

 


 

Mediterranean Chicken and Lemon Orzo

Using: Reuven Fully Cooked Natural Proportion Shredded Chicken (Product Code 15807)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serves:

Prep & Cook Time:

 

100 Servings

40 Minutes

 

 
 

Ingredients

 

 

 

 

9 kg (19.8 lb) Reuven Natural Proportion Shredded Chicken (Product Code 15807)
4 kg (8 lb 13 oz) dry orzo pasta

9 L (9.5 qt) low sodium chicken or vegetable stock

2 kg (4.4 lb) small diced zucchini

1.5 kg (3.3 lb) small diced red bell pepper

1.5 kg (3.3 lb) small diced yellow bell pepper

800 g (1.8 lb) finely diced red onion

120 g (4 oz) minced garlic

450 ml (2 cups) olive oil

250 g (9 oz) chopped fresh parsley

600 ml (2.5 cups) lemon juice

80 g (3 oz) lemon zest

80 g (3 oz) salt

40 g (1.5 oz) black pepper

 

 
 

Preparation Instructions

 

Bring stock to a boil in a large stock pot. Add orzo and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain if excess liquid remains.

While the orzo cooks, heat olive oil in a large pot or rondeau over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Add zucchini and peppers and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

Add shredded chicken to the pot and stir until heated through.

Add the cooked orzo to the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine.

Add lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix gently until evenly distributed.

Hold hot at 60°C (140°F) until service. Stir occasionally to maintain even heat and moisture.

 

Reccomended Side : Serve with Fresh Green or Greek Salad

 
 

Nutrition Info.

 


1 serving (220g)

Calories: ........................ 315 kCal
Protein: ............................ 27 g
Fat: .................................... 11 g

Saturated Fat,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,2.2 g
Carbohydrate: ................ 26 g
Fibre: .................................. 2 g
Sugar: ..................................3 g
Cholesterol: .....................65 mg
Sodium: ..........................420 mg

Potassium :.....................390 mg