Lemon Tahini Chicken Power Bowl (Printable Version)

Vibrant Mediterranean bowl with roasted chicken, farro, fresh greens, chickpeas, and creamy lemon-tahini sauce.

# What You'll 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 & 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 black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until cooked through. Allow to rest, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
02 - In a saucepan, combine farro, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until farro reaches tender consistency. Drain any excess water.
03 - On a separate sheet pan, toss drained chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, and salt. Roast for 15–20 minutes until golden and slightly crispy, stirring halfway through.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Add additional water incrementally to achieve desired consistency.
05 - Divide cooked farro evenly among four serving bowls. Top each with mixed greens, sliced roasted chicken, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomato halves, diced cucumber, and red onion slices.
06 - Drizzle lemon-tahini sauce generously over each bowl. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Roasted chickpeas become impossibly crispy little nuggets that add crunch to every bite
  • The sauce doubles as a dressing for tomorrow's lunch salads
  • Everything roasts on one sheet pan while the farro simmers away
02 -
  • Tahini sauce will seize and turn into a thick paste when you first add lemon juice then suddenly smooth out as you keep whisking
  • Farro triples in volume as it cooks so one uncooked cup makes plenty for four people
  • Room temperature chicken roasts more evenly than cold straight from the refrigerator
03 -
  • Pat chickpeas thoroughly dry with a clean towel before roasting for maximum crispiness
  • Whisk the tahini sauce vigorously for at least 30 seconds to achieve the silkiest texture
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