Juicy roasted chicken with farro, crisp greens, chickpeas, and creamy lemon-tahini sauce in a nourishing power bowl.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Farro
07 - 1 cup farro (uncooked)
08 - 3 cups water
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Greens and 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 (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
17 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Lemon Tahini Sauce
18 - 1/3 cup tahini
19 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
20 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
21 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
22 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
23 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
24 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - In a saucepan, combine farro, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until farro is tender and water is absorbed. Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
04 - On a separate baking sheet, toss drained chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, and salt until evenly coated. Roast for 15-20 minutes until golden and slightly crispy, stirring halfway through.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Add additional water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
06 - Divide cooked farro evenly among 4 serving bowls. Layer greens, roasted chicken slices, roasted chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion on top of farro.
07 - Drizzle each bowl generously with lemon-tahini sauce. Serve immediately.
