Mediterranean grain bowl with lemon chicken and feta
This Mediterranean grain nbowl is super delicious, easy to make and healthy
Ingredients
Chicken in lemon and herb marinade
- 500 g chicken thighs
- 2 tsp honey
- Zest of ½ lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs chopped (peppermint, basil, parsley, cilantro)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Mediterranean grain bowl:
- Farro
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Arugula
- Radishes
- Red onion pickled or fresh
- Green olives
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Cook the farro according to the cooking guide or package instrutions
- Make the chicken marinade by mixing everything in a bowl and rubbing on to the chicken
- Heat a cast iron skillet on medium high and place in the chicken thighs, cook from each side for 3-5 minutes until browned and slightly charred
- Pour any remaining marinade in the pan and cook for 2 more minutes
- Then remove the pan from heat and cover with a lid or foil and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving
- Make the grain bowl by adding the farro to a large plate or serving bowl, top with some arugula or other greens, the veggies, and the sliced chicken
- Top with olives, feta cheese and some basil and pepperment leaves
Notes
To cook the perfect farro every time, use a cooking guide or follow the instructions on the package