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Grilled Chicken and Farro Salad.

Lemon and cumin make a flavorful grilled chicken is served with a delicous farro grain salad.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 528kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Grain Salad

  • 1 cup farro
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts toasted
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • cup tart dried cherries chopped
  • 1 small scallion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and black pepper
  • lemon wedges for serving
  • 4 cups lightly packed spinach leaves for serving

Lemon-Cumin Grilled Chicken

Instructions

  • Pound the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap with a mallet until it is an even thickness about ½ inch thick.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cumin salt and pepper. On both sides of the chicken, rub with olive oil and then rub the spice mixture in.
  • Spray a grill with cooking spray and heat to a medium high heat. Grill about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • Remove from the heat and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes. Slice into ½ inch thick slices and drizzle with the lemon juice. (chicken will keep in a container in the fridge for up to 3 days.)
  • In a medium sized pot, combine the farro and enough water to cover by about an inch. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • In a large bowl combine the farro, toasted walnuts, celery, parsley, dried cherries, scallions, olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. (This will keep in fridge in a container for up to 5 days).
  • To serve, place 1 cup of spinach on a plate. Top with about ¾ cup of the farro salad. Place the sliced chicken breasts on top of the farro. Serve each salad with a lemon wedge for squeezing right before eating.

Notes

Farro - substitute your favorite grain, just check cooking times. 
Walnuts - almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds can be used.
Dried cherries - dried apricots, cranberries, or raisins can be used. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3325IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3.4mg