Balsamic Glazed Chicken & Orzo with Whipped Feta & Grilled Zucchini 🍗🍝🥒
A flavorful Mediterranean-style dish with sweet balsamic chicken, creamy whipped feta, tender orzo, and smoky grilled zucchini.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Balsamic Glaze
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Orzo
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1 cup orzo pasta
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley
For the Whipped Feta
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1 cup feta cheese
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1/3 cup Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 small clove garlic
For the Grilled Zucchini
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2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Balsamic Glaze
In a small bowl mix:
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balsamic vinegar
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honey
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minced garlic
Set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Pour the balsamic mixture into the pan.
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Simmer 3–4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the chicken until slightly thickened.
3. Cook the Orzo
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Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan.
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Add orzo and cook 8–10 minutes until tender.
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Drain if needed, then stir in:
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olive oil
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lemon juice
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parsley
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4. Make the Whipped Feta
In a blender or food processor combine:
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feta cheese
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Greek yogurt
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olive oil
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lemon juice
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garlic
Blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Grill the Zucchini
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Toss zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Grill in a grill pan or skillet 3–4 minutes per side until tender with grill marks.
To Serve
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Spoon whipped feta onto the plate.
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Add a serving of orzo.
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Place the balsamic glazed chicken on top.
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Add grilled zucchini on the side.
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Drizzle extra balsamic glaze over everything.