Lemon Tahini Chicken Power Bowl (Printable)

Juicy roasted chicken, hearty farro, crisp greens, and chickpeas with zesty lemon-tahini sauce. Mediterranean-inspired power bowl.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 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

# How-To:

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 and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through. Allow to rest briefly, then slice into strips.
03 - Combine farro, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess water.
04 - On a separate baking sheet, toss chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, and salt. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add additional water gradually to reach desired consistency.
06 - Divide cooked farro evenly among 4 serving bowls. Layer with mixed greens, sliced roasted chicken, crispy chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
07 - Drizzle lemon-tahini sauce generously over each bowl and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted chicken stays incredibly juicy while developing this gorgeous crust of spices
  • That lemon tahini sauce is the kind of dressing you will want to put on everything
  • You get crunch from chickpeas, freshness from greens, and comfort from warm farro all in one bite
02 -
  • The tahini sauce might seize up at first when you add the lemon juice but keep whisking and it will turn silky smooth
  • Roasting the chickpeas while the chicken cooks uses your oven time efficiently and creates the best texture
03 -
  • Pound the chicken to even thickness before seasoning to ensure it cooks evenly and stays juicy
  • Let the tahini sauce sit for 10 minutes before serving to let the garlic mellow and flavors meld
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