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Grilled Pesto Chicken Farro Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry semi-pearled farro
  • 2 chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 zucchinis cut into ¼” rounds
  • 1 summer squash cut into ¼” rounds
  • 8 ounces pesto
  • 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans

Instructions

  • Combine farro and 6 cups of water in a medium pot.
  • Bring it a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes, until soft. If there is still water, drain it off like you would pasta.
  • While farro is cooking, you can prep/grill the chicken and vegetables:
  • Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss zucchini and summer squash with 2 tablespoons of pesto.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Place chicken breasts and zucchini/squash on grill.
  • Cook zucchini and summer squash 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Cook chicken until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side. I always use a meat thermometer to ensure I don’t over or undercook my meat. Chicken should be cooked to 165 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl add farro and chickpeas. Add remaining pesto and toss to combine.
  • Add zucchini, summer squash, and chicken and gently toss.
  • Serve and enjoy!