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Roasted chicken legs served over a bed of farro salad
Healthy Roasted Chicken with Farro

Roasted Chicken with Lemony Farro Salad

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Farro (emmer wheat) is an ancient grain eaten by Roman legions. Its nutty flavor and chewy texture—which cooks 'al dente' unlike rice—make it the perfect base for this hearty salad. The juices from the roasted chicken mingle with the acidic lemon dressing and the grain to create a complete, balanced meal.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 650 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Roasting pan
  • Pot for grain
  • Small jar (for dressing)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub chicken legs with salt, pepper, oregano, and a little oil.

Tip: Spices dissolve in oil, penetrating the meat better.
2 ✓

Roast chicken skin-side up for 35-40 minutes until skin is crispy and meat is cooked through.

Tip: Rendering fat bastes the meat during roasting.
3 ✓

Meanwhile, boil farro in salted water for 20-25 minutes until tender but chewy. Drain.

Tip: Treat it like pasta: boil in abundant water and drain; no need to measure water exactly.
4 ✓

Make the dressing: shake lemon juice, crushed garlic, remaining olive oil, and chopped parsley in a jar.

Tip: Shaking creates an emulsion, making the dressing creamy.
5 ✓

Toss the warm farro with the dressing and roasted peppers. Serve topped with the roasted chicken.

Tip: Warm grains absorb dressing better than cold ones.

Recipe FAQ

I can't find Farro.
You can use pearl barley or brown rice, though cooking times will vary.
The chicken is dry.
Use chicken thighs/legs (juicier) instead of breast, and don't overcook. A meat thermometer is your friend (165°F).

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Farro (or Spelt)
  • 4 whole Chicken Leg Quarters (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Lemon (juiced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 bunch Parsley
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 whole Bell Pepper (roasted, optional)