Name: Grilled Chicken with Farro & Roasted Cauliflower
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3), trimmed and cut into 6 pieces; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.125 teaspoon salt plus 1/4 tsp., divided; 1.5 cups cooked farro; 1 cup roasted cauliflower; 0.66 cup roasted green peppers; 0.66 cup roasted red peppers; 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus wedges for serving; 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted (see Tip)

Grilled Chicken with Farro & Roasted Cauliflower

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You can find farro in most grocery stores, near the rice. If you can't find farro, you can use wheat berries or brown rice instead; cook according to package directions.

By Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDCES

Updated on August 3, 2021

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Pregnancy High-Protein Soy-Free

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Ingredients

10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3), trimmed and cut into 6 pieces
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt plus 1/4 tsp., divided
1 ½ cups cooked farro
1 cup roasted cauliflower
⅔ cup roasted green peppers
⅔ cup roasted red peppers
¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted (see Tip)

Directions

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush chicken with oil. Sprinkle with cinnamon and 1/8 tsp. salt. Cook, flipping once, until the chicken is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine farro, cauliflower, green and red peppers, broth, lemon juice, and the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through, about 8 minutes.
Serve the chicken over the farro and vegetables. Sprinkle with mint and pine nuts. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Tips

To toast pine nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small plate and let cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

543	Calories
26g	Fat
45g	Carbs
34g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 543
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 34g	68%
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 574mg	25%
Potassium 813mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.