Lemon Tahini Chicken Power Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant Mediterranean bowl with roasted chicken, farro, greens, chickpeas, and creamy lemon-tahini sauce. High-protein, easy to prepare.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 lb 2 oz)
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 uncooked farro
08 - 3 cups water
09 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 (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 additional 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 Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
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 liquid is absorbed. Drain any excess water if necessary.
04 - On a separate baking sheet, toss drained chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, and salt. Roast for 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add additional water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
06 - Divide cooked farro evenly among 4 bowls. Top each with mixed greens, sliced roasted chicken, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
07 - Drizzle each bowl generously with lemon-tahini sauce and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted chickpeas add this incredible crunch that makes every bite interesting
  • You can prep all the components ahead and assemble in minutes
  • The sauce is the kind of thing you'll want to put on everything
02 -
  • Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing, or the juices will run out onto the cutting board
  • The tahini sauce will seize up at first but keep whisking and it will turn silky smooth
03 -
  • Rinse your farro before cooking to remove any dusty or starchy residue
  • Don't overcrowd the chickpeas on the baking sheet or they'll steam instead of crisp
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