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Creamy Greek Chicken Tzatziki Orzo Boxes with Lemon and Yoghurt

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Lemony oregano chicken, orzo, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, spinach, and a quick tzatziki-style yogurt sauce for packable lunches.

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35 min560 kcal4 base servingsLunchMeal PrepFamily FriendlyFilling Lunch
ContainsGluten, Milk
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Focus ingredients: chicken breast fillets, orzo, Greek yogurt, cucumber

Dietary fit: Lower Sugar

Serving tip: Keep the sauce in a small pot if the boxes need to travel, then spoon it over just before eating.

Greek Chicken Tzatziki Orzo Boxes plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 500g chicken breast fillets
  • 300g orzo
  • 250g Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber
  • 300g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red pepper
  • 80g baby spinach
  • 120g feta cheese
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp honey

You'll also need

large saucepan, sieve, large non-stick frying pan, knife, chopping board, box grater, mixing bowls

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Greek Chicken Tzatziki Orzo Boxes cooking step 1: Season the chicken.
    Step 1

    Season the chicken

    Slice the chicken breast fillets into thick strips. Grate one garlic clove into a bowl with the dried oregano, half the olive oil, the zest of the lemon, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Add the chicken, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and turn until coated.

    8 min
  2. Greek Chicken Tzatziki Orzo Boxes cooking step 2: Cook the orzo.
    Step 2

    Cook the orzo

    Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until tender with a slight bite. Drain, rinse briefly under cold water, then toss with the remaining olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice so it does not clump.

    12 min
  3. Greek Chicken Tzatziki Orzo Boxes cooking step 3: Cook the chicken and pepper.
    Step 3

    Cook the chicken and pepper

    Deseed and slice the red pepper. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat, add the chicken strips, and cook for 4 minutes. Add the pepper and cook for 5 to 6 minutes more, turning the chicken, until the strips are golden and cooked through with no pink in the centre.

    10 min
  4. Greek Chicken Tzatziki Orzo Boxes cooking step 4: Make the tzatziki-style yogurt.
    Step 4

    Make the tzatziki-style yogurt

    Grate half the cucumber onto kitchen paper and squeeze out excess water. Stir it into the Greek yogurt with the remaining grated garlic, chopped dill, honey, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Dice the remaining cucumber for the boxes.

    8 min
  5. Greek Chicken Tzatziki Orzo Boxes cooking step 5: Toss the orzo salad.
    Step 5

    Toss the orzo salad

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the baby spinach. Toss the orzo with the tomatoes, diced cucumber, spinach, crumbled feta, and half the tzatziki-style yogurt. Taste and add more lemon juice if it needs brightness.

    6 min
  6. Greek Chicken Tzatziki Orzo Boxes cooking step 6: Pack the lunch boxes.
    Step 6

    Pack the lunch boxes

    Divide the orzo salad between four bowls or lunch boxes. Top with the lemon oregano chicken and peppers, spoon over the remaining tzatziki-style yogurt, and scatter with extra dill. Cool fully before sealing if packing for later.