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GLP-1 Friendly Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

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A big bowl piled high with tender, shredded chickens arm, nutty farro, crisp greens, and cherry tomatoes, topped off with a drizzle of a lemony, herby, Greek yogurt dressing.
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword chicken bowl, GLP-1 friendly, GLP-1 friendly lunch, Mediterranean salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 person
Calories 523
Author Racheal Salazar

Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Small mixing bowl
  • 1 Cutting board

Ingredients

For the Bowl

  • 3 ounces chicken breast shredded, cooked`
  • 1/4 cups farro dry
  • 1/2 cup cucumber
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped

For the Dressing

  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 lemon zested, juiced
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp oregano Greek
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt fat free plain

Instructions

  • Whisk together the 1/2 cup Greek yogurt fat free, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon (zest and juice), 1 tsp thyme, and 1 tsp oregano. Set aside and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, 30 minutes is best if you have time.
    Herb and lemon butter mixture in a bowl with fresh ingredients around.
  • Cook your 1/4 cups farro in broth not water. I highly recommend my homemade chicken bone broth, but boxed works in a pinch.
    frozen homemade chicken broth heating in a pan
  • Assemble the bowl with cooked farro, 1/2 cup cucumber, 3 ounces chicken breast, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup parsley. Add dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 1118mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1869IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 5mg