By Kylie Cubbon
Italian Chicken
INGREDIENTS - makes 3 meals
Updated at: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:15:06 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
14
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories454.6 kcal (23%)
Total Fat17.3 g (25%)
Carbs30.9 g (12%)
Sugars9.5 g (11%)
Protein43.9 g (88%)
Sodium606.6 mg (30%)
Fiber6.7 g (24%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings

450gchicken tenderloins

1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil

1 ½ teaspoonsdried italian herbs

½ teaspoongarlic powder

½ teaspoonpaprika

salt

pepper

⅔ cupdried orzo pasta

2 tablespoonsbasil pesto

500gmixed tomatoes
cherry, whole

0.5red onion

½ cupfresh basil leaves

60gbaby spinach
or rocket

30gfresh Parmesan

balsamic glaze
Instructions
Step 1
1. Add chicken to a bowl. Add extra virgin olive oil, Italian dried herbs, paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
Step 2
2. Cook chicken in the airfryer on 180c for about 12 minutes or on the grill/pan.
Step 3
3. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Add dried orzo/risoni pasta and cook according to the packet directions.
Step 4
4. Once cooked, drain the orzo well and return it to the pot. Add 2 tablespoons of basil pesto and stir to combine.
Step 5
5. Chop tomatoes, finely slice red onion and basil. Add to a bowl.
Step 6
6. Dress with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze and salt and pepper.
Step 7
7. Assemble meals with a base of spinach/rocket. Add pesto orzo, tomatoes and chicken.
Step 8
8. Finish with a sprinkle of pecorino or Parmesan and drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Step 9
9. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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