Description
These Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls are a delicious and healthy meal option that combines marinated chicken, wholesome farro, fresh vegetables, tangy tzatziki sauce, and creamy feta cheese for a flavorful bowl packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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The Marinated Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, more for cooking
- 1 lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
The Farro:
- 1 cup farro
- 3 cups water or stock
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Bowls:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 seedless cucumber, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- Tzatziki sauce
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cucumber
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large zip bag, combine chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, preferably 4 hours or overnight.
- Cook the farro: Rinse and drain farro. Cook farro in a pot with salt and water or stock. Simmer for 30 minutes until tender. Drain off excess water.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken breasts for 7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165F. Discard marinade. Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Make the tzatziki sauce: Grate cucumber and garlic. Combine with yogurt, salt, lemon juice, and dill. Refrigerate until serving.
- Assemble: Create a base of farro in a bowl. Top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onions, tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can substitute the chicken with grilled vegetables or chickpeas.
- Feel free to customize your bowls with additional toppings like avocado, hummus, or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg