Lemon Tahini Chicken Power Bowl (Print Version)

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

# What You'll 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

# 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.
02 - Roast chicken for 20 to 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 to 30 minutes until farro is tender. Drain any excess water.
04 - On a separate sheet pan, 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 if needed to achieve desired consistency.
06 - Divide cooked farro among 4 bowls. Top each with mixed greens, roasted chicken slices, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
07 - Drizzle each bowl generously with lemon-tahini sauce and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The roasted chickpeas get impossibly crispy, adding this satisfying crunch that makes every bite interesting
  • Everything happens on one sheet pan except the farro, so cleanup is almost suspiciously easy
  • The sauce comes together in seconds but tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant that takes reservations
02 -
  • The sauce will look curdled at first but keep whisking, it will suddenly emulsify into smooth perfection
  • Don't skip resting the chicken after roasting, those 5 minutes make the difference between juicy and dry
03 -
  • Double the sauce and keep it in the fridge for quick salads and grain bowls all week
  • Season your greens with a tiny pinch of salt before assembling, it makes every element pop
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