Grain Salad with Roast Chicken, Honey Glazed Carrots and Farro
30 Minutes
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30 Minutes 〰️
Serves 3
Ingredients
1 bunch of baby carrots, peeled
3 chicken breasts
1 cup of farro, cooked according to package instructions
2 tablespoons honey, divided
2 tablespoons cumin, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garlic Yogurt:
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Water, as needed to thin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Za'atar for sprinkling (optional)
Method
Preheat your oven: to 230°C, 450°F.
Prepare the Carrots: In a bowl, toss the peeled baby carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well coated.
Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Roast the Chicken and Carrots: Place the seasoned carrots and chicken breasts on a lined baking tray. Bake for approximately 16 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Make the Garlic Yogurt: In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a bit of water to achieve a smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with za'atar if using.
Assemble the Salad: Spread the cooked farro on a large serving plate as the base. Arrange the roasted carrots and sliced chicken on top of the farro. Drizzle with the garlic yogurt. Sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds, chopped pistachios, and chopped parsley. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and za'atar if desired.
Notes
A vegetarian version of this dish would be really lovely as well, simply leave out the chicken and double the carrots! If you can’t find Farro, sub in brown rice, couscous or any other grain you have or love.