| Course | Main Dish |
|---|---|
| Cuisines | Mediterranean |
| Cooking Methods | Boiling, Sautéing |
| Diets | Egg Free, Nut Free, Soy Free |
| Main categories | Comfort, Ethnic Authentic, Training Athlete |
| Main Ingredient | Grains, Poultry |
| Recipe Author | Mayumi Tavalero |
Smoky Spiced Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Sauce with Vegetable Farro
Serves: 10
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and a cup of vegetable farro
This delicious Mediterranean inspired dish uses smoked paprika to give the chicken a spiced smoky flavor. It also incorporates farro, an ancient grain that contains more nutrition compared to modern wheat.
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- 2 cup pearled farro
- 2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pound zucchini for 10 servings 4 medium dice
- 4 clove garlic roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounce arugula
- 4 tablespoon pickled Peruvian peppers OR sub pickled sweet peppers
- 4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast for 10 servings about 10 medium
- 4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons if using 2 pans
For the creamy cilantro sauce:
- 4 tablespoon fromage blanc OR sub full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 4 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- water to thin sauce if needed
For the dressing:
- 2 ½ tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot, filled ¾ full of water to a boil. Add salt and farro. Cook uncovered 18-20 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and return farro to pot.
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When hot add the zucchini and saute for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute an additional 2 minutes. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Add to the pot of farro.
- In the same cleaned pan (and an additional large saute pan if needed), add olive oil and place over medium heat. Mix together paprika, garlic powder, and cumin. Season chicken breasts with the spice blend and cook for about 5 minutes per side or until an instant-read thermometer register 165 degrees.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the creamy cilantro sauce. Set aside.
- In another small bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing, and add to the pot of farrow along with the arugula. Stir well to combine. Adjust seasonings.
- Plate farro, then top with sliced chicken breast and creamy cilantro sauce.
Reheating/Serving Instructions
Heat in microwave on medium-high power until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 931mg | Potassium: 1150mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1334IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg
Smoky Spiced Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Sauce with Vegetable Farro
$45.00 cooking fee
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