Lime Chicken Tenders and Orzo Salad

Ingredients

• 1.3 pounds chicken breast tenders 
• 0.8 cup cucumber diced peeled
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard country-style
• 2 tablespoons optional: dill fresh chopped
• 2  garlic cloves pressed
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 1  lime 
• 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 1.5 cups orzo pasta uncooked
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
• 1 medium size bell pepper red chopped
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 

Equipment

• grill

Directions

1. Preheat grill to 300 to 350 (medium) heat. Grate zest from lime to equal 1 tsp.
2. Cut lime in half; squeeze juice from lime to equal 3 Tbsp.
3. Combine chicken, lime zest, lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, and next 3 ingredients.
4. Let stand 10 minutes.
5. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
6. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until done.
7. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
8. Combine vinegar, mustard, and remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Toss orzo, bell pepper, cucumber, and dill with vinegar mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve with grilled chicken.