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Baked Chicken Freekeh Bowl

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  • Prep Time15 mins
  • Total Time40 mins
  • Makes4 servings
Baked Chicken Freekeh Bowl

Photo, Erik Putz.

Chatelaine Triple Tested

Get your freekeh on with this tasty grain bowl. Baked chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and red onion all hang out in a delicious tahini dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup freekeh

  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tsp olive oil, divided

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, divided

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes

  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

  • 2 tbsp tahini

  • 2 cups torn romaine lettuce

  • 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

  • prepared hummus, optional

  • pomegranate seeds, optional

  • mint leaves, optional

Instructions

  • Cook freekeh following package directions until tender, 20 to 25 min. Drain and set aside.

  • Position rack in centre of oven, then preheat to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  • Whisk 1⁄4 cup oil with garlic, 21⁄2 tbsp lemon juice, paprika, cumin, salt, cinnamon and pepper flakes in a large bowl. Reserve half of dressing in a small bowl. Toss chicken into large bowl with dressing. Let stand for 15 min.

  • Shake excess marinade off chicken and arrange on prepared sheet. Bake until golden and cooked through, about 18 min. Thinly slice and set aside.

  • Stir tahini with remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp oil and 4 tsp water in a small bowl until smooth.

  • Divide freekeh among four bowls. Add chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, a dollop of hummus, pomegranate seeds and mint. Serve with reserved dressing and tahini mixture.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 637, Protein 49g, Carbohydrates 42g, Fat 31g, Fibre 10g, Sodium 776mg.
Good source of vitamin A.

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