Grilled Chicken, Orzo & Roasted Veggie Bowl

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Peel & slice the butternut squash in half lengthwise. Deseed & dice the squash into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Wash & cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.* *Check out our tips for this step

Step 3

Line a sheet tray with parchment paper & add the butternut & cauliflower. Add a drizzle of olive oil, salt & pepper. Optional : garlic powder is the perfect addition, if you have some ! Toss everything to evenly coat. Roast in the oven for 20 mins at 220°C.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain & set aside.

Step 5

After 20 mins, remove the veggies from the oven & sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Toss them all together.

Step 6

Add the chicken to the tray with the veggies. Add a drizzle of olive oil, salt & pepper, then season with your favorite spices - e.g : garlic powder & paprika. Return everything to the oven to roast for 15-20 min at 220°C.

Step 7

Meanwhile, if you have some, rinse & finely chop the parsley.

Step 8

Season the drained orzo with a drizzle of olive oil, the chopped parsley (optional) & a pinch of salt. Mix it all together.

Step 9

In the final two mins of cooking time, remove the veggies & chicken from the oven. Top the veggies with grated cheese & return to the oven for 1-2 mins, until the cheese has melted.

Step 10

If desired, slice up the roasted chicken.

Step 11

Serve the roasted chicken with the cheesy veggies & herby orzo. Enjoy !