GRILLED MEATS AND VEGETABLES OVER SAFFRON ORZO RECIPE

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Grilled Meats and Vegetables over Saffron Orzo Recipe image

Provided by Dixie8686

Number Of Ingredients 26

For marinade:
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 5 lemons
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons smoked salt, or kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
For grill:
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 ears corn, husked and cut into thirds
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, wiped clean
1 red bell pepper, halved and cored
1 yellow bell pepper, halved and cored
1 orange bell pepper, halved and cored
Saffron Orzo:
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1 pound dried orzo
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients. In a large bowl, combine half the marinade with the chicken breasts, chicken thighs, and shrimp. Toss to combine. Cover and let marinate for at least 1 hour. If marinating for longer than 1 hour, make sure to refrigerate. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Brush the corn with reserved unused marinade and wrap in foil. Toss the mushrooms with 1/4 cup of the reserved unused marinade. Grill the chicken breasts and thighs to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 7 minutes a side. Grill the corn inside the foil, for about 5 minutes a side. Grill the peppers for about 5 minutes a side. Grill the shrimp and the mushrooms, about 2 minutes a side. Brush the grilled peppers with the last of the reserved unused marinade. Slice the peppers and mushrooms before serving, if desired. Arrange grilled meats and vegetables over the saffron orzo on a large platteIn a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, bringing the stock to a simmer. Add the saffron, stir, and allow the saffron to bloom, about 5 minutes. Return the heat to medium and the stock to a boil, then add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain orzo and transfer to a large bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley. Toss to combine.r and serve immediately

7far 8boor
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


faroz khan
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I love the presentation of this dish. It's so colorful and inviting.


Kesmaya Pun
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests.


Sonnie Waters
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I love the way the saffron orzo pairs with the grilled meats and vegetables.


Nikos Ioannoy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover grilled meats and vegetables.


Godrick Chamy
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mudenga Kevinz
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I love the way the grilled meats and vegetables add a smoky flavor to this dish.


Munni Akhter
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Jeff Burr
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I love the way the saffron orzo soaks up the juices from the grilled meats and vegetables.


Ahmad Alasa'ad
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Layan Fisal
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I love the pop of color that the grilled vegetables add to this dish.


Roy Nassar
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This recipe is a great way to use seasonal ingredients.


Nizam Munawar
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I love the presentation of this dish. It's so colorful and inviting.


[email protected] mdrakib
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's also a great way to show off your culinary skills.


RAJANISH Yadav
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I love the way the saffron orzo pairs with the grilled meats and vegetables.


Ashakul Islam
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


marthina david
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Simnikiwe Makhawula
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover grilled meats and vegetables. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


abdul sattar minhas
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The saffron orzo is so unique and the grilled meats and vegetables add a nice smoky flavor.


Lachy Productions (LachyPro)
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This recipe was a hit! The saffron orzo was flavorful and the grilled meats and vegetables were cooked to perfection. I would definitely make this again.