Lemon Tahini Chicken Power Bowl (Printable Version)

Nourishing bowl featuring roasted chicken, hearty farro, crisp greens, chickpeas, and zesty lemon-tahini drizzle.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
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 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 and liquid is absorbed. Drain any excess water if necessary.
04 - On a separate baking sheet, toss chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, and salt. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and lightly crisped, stirring halfway through cooking.
05 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The roasted chickpeas get impossibly crispy and add this crunch that makes every bite interesting
  • The lemon-tahini sauce works on literally everything youll want to put it on eggs, roasted vegetables, honestly a spoon
  • It keeps beautifully for days, meaning Tuesday lunch feels just as good as Sunday dinner
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will look curdled and terrifying at first keep whisking and it will suddenly transform into smooth perfection
  • Farro varies by brand so start checking at 20 minutes and keep tasting until it's tender but still has some chew
  • Chickpeas continue crisping after they come out of the oven so don't worry if they seem slightly soft when you pull them
03 -
  • Pound your chicken to even thickness so it cooks evenly and stays juicy throughout
  • Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing so the juices redistribute
  • Taste your tahini sauce before serving and adjust the lemon or salt to your preferences
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