Toasted Farro Salad With Blackened Chicken
A Toasted Farro Salad with Blackened Chicken that will totally change your view on salads. It's quick and easy to make and SO filling! It even makes delicious leftovers.
Servings: 2
Calories: 978kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium sized chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup farro
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup honey roasted pecans
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup blacken seasoning
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare farro according to package directions.
- Mix 1 tbsp of olive oil, vinegar, honey, thyme, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Add strawberries, toss, and set aside.
- Heat a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush chicken with olive oil on both sides, and generously dust blacken seasoning over each side. Place chicken in pan and cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Slice and set aside.
- In the same pan used for the chicken, reduce the heat to medium, add butter, .5 tbsp of olive oil, fresh thyme, salt and pepper, and cooked farro. Toast for 5-8 minutes, tossing frequently.
- To plate: place spinach, pecans, red onion, feta cheese, farro, and blackened chicken on a plate and toss with strawberry vinegar dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 978kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 829mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 2085IU | Vitamin C: 59.2mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 5.8mg
