Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Lemon-Green Olive Tapenade

Recipe courtesy Renee Pokorny, Ventura, CA, 3rd Place

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Total Time:
1 hr 50 min
Prep
30 min
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Cook
20 min
Yield:
6 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

Chicken/Marinade:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Tapenade:

  • 1 cup Spanish olives with pimiento, sliced
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, packed
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Grill Rub:

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Orzo:

  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups orzo
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
  • 1 head leaf lettuce, washed and dried, for serving

Directions

For the marinade: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, lemon juice, zest, vinegar, garlic and pepper. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.

For the tapenade: Combine ingredients in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Set aside. Can be made a day ahead.

For the grill rub: Preheat outdoor grill or grill pan to medium heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and discard marinade. Combine the ingredients for the grill rub and season the chicken breasts with the mixture. Grill the chicken for 7 minutes per side or until the juices run clear. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

For the orzo: In a large saucepan, add the chicken broth and half the minced garlic. Bring to a boil and stir in the orzo. Cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and remaining minced garlic. Saute for 30 seconds. Add drained orzo, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Remove from heat and keep warm.

To serve, to place lettuce leaves on a serving dish. On another platter, plate orzo. Slice chicken breasts into 1/2-inch strips. Place on top of orzo. Top chicken breast strips with half the tapenade. Place remaining tapenade in a serving dish.

To serve, spoon orzo and chicken strips into a lettuce leaf, top with tapenade, and roll it up burrito style.

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  • on October 06, 2009

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    This recipe is fantastic! I love the way everything tastes, and even though it looks complex, it is actually quite easy to do. We use the olive tapenade with other dishes now and as a great dip for parties. However, be careful with what kind of orzo you use. One time we use a whole wheat brand that was almost inedible because it didn't properly absorb the chicken stock.

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  • on August 12, 2009

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    WOW, I am one that if I don't like it I throw the recipe away. this one was a keeper. the chicken marinade & rub was to die for, just don't over cook your chicken. the sauce was very interesting (that's the only way I can describe it but added a Unique flavor to it all. The only thing I would do different is add 2 1/2 whole peppers in adobo sauce instead of 1 1/2. I found my peppers w/adobo sauce at Albertsons in the international Aisle or mexican. (comes in a small can. I also had no idea what Orzo was. (It's rice and you'll find it with the pasta. I also added cashews with it for more crunch. Yum Yum..... My son and husband who are really really picky, loved it, and my husband asked me "so are you going to fix this again and i said well do you want me to and his rely was yes I really liked it.. "shocked me".....

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  • on June 18, 2007

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    This recipe has, by far, exceeded my expectations. It was easy to prepare and serve. We loved it!

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