Sicilian Chicken & Vegetable Skewers with Pesto Farro

Ingredients

Chicken skewers

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small bite-size piece
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 zucchini, cut into ½-inch rounds
• Lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Farro

• 1 cup farro, rinsed
• 3 tablespoons homemade or store-bought pesto

Serves 4

Calories per serving: 461

Instructions

1. Combine chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.

2. Mix well, set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.

3. Skewer vegetables and chicken. Preheat grill to medium-high, about 400 degrees.

4. Place skewers on grill, rotating frequently for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165F).

For farro:

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and place farro in water.

2. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook farro 30-35 minutes, until tender.

3. Drain farro then stir in pesto.

4. Serve the farro with chicken skewers, adding extra lemon wedges.