Lemon Tahini Chicken Power Bowl (Printable Version)

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

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
06 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Farro

07 - 1 cup farro, uncooked
08 - 3 cups water
09 - 0.5 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 - 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced

→ Chickpeas

14 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
17 - 0.25 teaspoon salt

→ Lemon Tahini Sauce

18 - 0.33 cup tahini
19 - 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
20 - 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
21 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
22 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
23 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
24 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Set 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. Allow to rest, 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. Drain any excess liquid.
04 - On a separate baking sheet, toss chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, and salt. Roast for 15–20 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add additional water as needed to reach desired consistency.
06 - Divide cooked farro equally among 4 bowls. Layer with mixed greens, roasted chicken slices, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
07 - Drizzle generously with lemon-tahini sauce. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted chickpeas get impossibly crispy and add this incredible crunch that makes every bite interesting
  • You can prep all the components ahead and assemble in minutes for weekday lunches
  • That lemon tahini sauce works on everything from roasted vegetables to grilled fish
02 -
  • The tahini sauce might look separated at first but keep whisking and it will emulsify into something creamy and gorgeous
  • Roasted chickpeas lose their crunch if they sit in the sauce too long, so add them right before eating
03 -
  • Line your baking sheets with parchment for easier cleanup
  • Double the sauce recipe because you will want to put it on everything
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