Lemon Tahini Chicken Power Bowl (Printable)

Roasted chicken paired with farro, fresh greens, and chickpeas topped with a creamy lemon-tahini sauce.

# 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 & 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat 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. 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 simmer for 25–30 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 15–20 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add more water to achieve desired consistency.
06 - Divide farro among 4 bowls. Top with greens, roasted chicken slices, 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 satisfying crunch in every bite
  • You can prep all the components ahead and assemble in literally five minutes
  • That lemon tahini sauce makes everything taste like it came from a fancy restaurant
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all the juices inside where they belong
  • The sauce might look separated at first but keep whisking and it will come together beautifully
  • Roasting the chickpeas while the chicken cooks saves so much time
03 -
  • Everything except the sauce can be made up to three days ahead
  • Let the roasted chickpeas cool completely before storing so they stay crispy
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