GRILLED MEATS & VEGGIES OVER SAFFRON ORZO

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Categories     Chicken     Low Fat     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

For marinade:
1 cup fresh lemon juice, from about 5 lemons
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoon 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:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Arrange grilled meats and vegetables over the saffron orzo on a large platter and serve immediately. 5. Make saffron orzo. In 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.

brock shaner
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This dish was amazing! The saffron orzo was cooked perfectly and the grilled meats and veggies were flavorful. I especially loved the crispy zucchini and the juicy chicken.


Keamohetswe Tebele
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this dish was a disaster. The saffron orzo was mushy and the grilled meats and veggies were burnt.


Nabende Francis
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This dish was just okay. The saffron orzo was a bit bland and the grilled meats and veggies were a bit overcooked.


Alejandro Garcia
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I was really looking forward to trying this dish, but I was disappointed. The saffron orzo was overcooked and the grilled meats and veggies were dry.


Chinasa Miracle
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This was a great dish to make for a party! The grilled meats and veggies were a big hit, and the saffron orzo was a nice change from regular pasta.


Tanner Dukes
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Overall, this dish was a success. The saffron orzo was a bit bland, but the grilled meats and veggies were delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would add more spices to the orzo.


Tania Tasnim
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The saffron orzo was cooked perfectly and the grilled meats and veggies were flavorful.


Orlando Ordin
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I was really impressed with this dish. The saffron orzo was creamy and flavorful, and the grilled meats and veggies were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the tender lamb chops.


RABICAT RASTA
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The orzo was cooked perfectly and the grilled meats and veggies were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


RD Dipu
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The saffron orzo was perfectly cooked and the grilled meats and veggies were so flavorful. I especially loved the smoky flavor of the grilled eggplant.


Rayna Layswn
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This dish was a hit with my family! The saffron orzo was flavorful and the grilled meats and veggies were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the crispy zucchini and the juicy chicken. Will definitely be making this again!