Lemon Tahini Chicken Power Bowl (Printable View)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 & 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 black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat 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. Roast for 20–25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, 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 with slight firmness. Drain any excess liquid.
04 - On a separate baking sheet, toss drained chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, and salt. Roast for 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.
05 - Whisk tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust water gradually for desired consistency.
06 - Divide cooked farro evenly among 4 bowls. Top each with mixed greens, sliced roasted chicken, crispy chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and red onion slices.
07 - Drizzle each bowl generously with lemon-tahini sauce. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted chickpeas get impossibly crispy and addictive, like tiny savory nuts scattered throughout the bowl
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, but the final assembly still feels fresh and vibrant
02 -
  • The tahini sauce will seize up at first but keep whisking and it will smooth out into creamy perfection
  • Dont skip resting the chicken after roasting, those juices need time to redistribute
03 -
  • Double the sauce recipe and keep it in your fridge for salads and roasted vegetables all week
  • Add a dollop of Greek yogurt to the sauce if you want it even creamier
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