Lemon Tahini Chicken Power Bowl (Printable)

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

# What You 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 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 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 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 crispy.
05 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add additional water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
06 - Divide cooked farro among 4 bowls. Top with mixed greens, sliced roasted chicken, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
07 - Drizzle each bowl generously with lemon-tahini sauce. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High in protein with 34g per serving to keep you full longer.
  • A balanced mix of roasted flavors and fresh, crisp vegetables.
  • Easy to prepare in just 50 minutes with simple, wholesome ingredients.
02 -
  • Roast the chicken and chickpeas on separate sheet pans if needed to ensure the chickpeas get properly crispy.
  • Always check product labels for allergen information, specifically regarding sesame in tahini and gluten in farro.
  • Prepare the lemon-tahini sauce in advance to allow the garlic flavor to develop fully.
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