A nourishing Mediterranean bowl with roasted chicken, farro, greens, and crispy chickpeas drizzled with zesty lemon-tahini sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Farro
07 - 1 cup farro (uncooked)
08 - 3 cups water
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Greens & Vegetables
10 - 4 cups mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, or kale)
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
13 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
→ Chickpeas
14 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
15 - 1 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
17 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Lemon Tahini Sauce
18 - 1/3 cup tahini
19 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
20 - 2 tbsp water (plus more as needed)
21 - 1 tbsp olive oil
22 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
23 - 1/2 tsp salt
24 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F for roasting chicken and chickpeas.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
03 - Combine farro, 3 cups water, and 1/2 tsp salt in saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer covered for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid.
04 - On separate baking sheet, toss drained chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt. Spread in single layer. Roast for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy, shaking halfway through.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Add additional water 1 tsp at a time to reach drizzling consistency.
06 - Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and thinly slice red onion. Rinse and dry mixed greens thoroughly.
07 - Divide cooked farro among 4 serving bowls. Arrange sliced chicken, roasted chickpeas, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion on top. Drizzle generously with lemon tahini sauce. Serve immediately.
