Chicken, White Bean & Grain Bowls

Chicken and white beans with grains, crisp vegetables, and a simple lemon dressing.

Grilled chicken bowl with grains, white beans, and fresh vegetables.

Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
  • 2 cups cooked farro
  • 1 can white beans, about 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cucumber, diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil with the lemon juice, garlic, and a little salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
  2. Pound the chicken to an even thickness of about ¾ inch. Season with the paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for roughly 6–8 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed. Continue cooking until a food thermometer reads 165°F in the thickest part. Timing varies with thickness.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a clean board, rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  5. Warm the cooked farro and beans. Divide between two bowls with the greens, tomatoes, and cucumber.
  6. Add the chicken and spoon over the dressing.