Chicken Grain Bowls
with Pre-Cooked Farro & Tahini Caesar Dressing
Ingredients
- 10 oz Boneless Chicken Breast Pieces (or 20 oz Shrimp)
- 10 oz Cooked Farro
- 2 Persian Cucumber
- 1 oz Sweety Drop Peppers
- 2 4 oz Arugula
- 1 2 Lemon
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 3 tbsp 6 Tbsp Garlic-Tahini Sauce
- 3 tbsp 6 Tbsp Roasted Garlic Pesto
- 2 tsp 4 tsp Honey
- 1/4 tbsp 1 Tbsp Weeknight Hero Spice Blend
From your pantry: Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients & make the dressing
Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the cucumber(s) lengthwise; then thinly slice crosswise. Quarter and deseed the lemon(s). In a bowl, whisk together the garlic-tahini sauce, garlic paste, honey, the juice of 2 lemon wedges, half the parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
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Cook the chicken
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and the spice blend. Toss to coat. In a medium nonstick pan (or large for 4 servings), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Turn off the heat.
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Make the salad & serve your dish
Meanwhile, cut a 1-inch vent in the package of farro. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Transfer to a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add the arugula, sliced cucumber(s), and dressing. Toss to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the salad topped with the cooked chicken. Garnish with the remaining parmesan and peppers. Serve the remaining lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Protein Variations
Shrimp
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Cook the shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and the spice blend. Toss to coat. In a medium nonstick pan (or large for 4 servings), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned shrimp in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly opaque. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until opaque and cooked through. Turn off the heat.
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