Dinner for 2
Roasted Chicken Farro Bowls
Roasted chicken, sweet potato, and Brussels sprouts are served over farro with a fresh parsley and cilantro sauce.
$19.74for 4 servings
$4.94 per serving$19.74 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.86Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Brussels sprouts$3.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $2.62Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.56Typical price |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 0.5 | $0.13Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.87 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup farro
- 1 sweet potato
- 3/4 lb brussels sprouts
- grated parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- salt to taste (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 fresno or red chili pepper
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 pinch flakey sea salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and cook the farro in water according to its package directions until tender, then drain it.
- Cut the sweet potato into 1-inch pieces and halve the Brussels sprouts.
- Toss the chicken, sweet potato, and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt on a large baking sheet.
- Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F and the vegetables are tender.
- Blend or finely chop the parsley, cilantro, chili pepper, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and flaky salt.
- Divide the farro between bowls and top with the roasted chicken and vegetables, then spoon the herb sauce over them.
Swaps
- Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
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