Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Grilled Chicken with Farro & Roasted Cauliflower 4.5 (2) 1 Review 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 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Pregnancy High-Protein Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 543 Calories 26g Fat 45g Carbs 34g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved