Chicken Farro

This is pretty quick and easy to make.

Chicken Farro

1 lb boneless chicked, diced
1 1/2 c whole farro
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + a bit more for the chicken
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 minced garlic clove
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 c chopped Italian parsley
1/4 c chopped mint
salt and pepper to taste

• Cook the farro according to the directions on the package. This takes about 1 hour
• Meanwhile, with a small amount of olive oil, cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat, set aside
• Heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet until it shimmers
• Add the onions, cook until softened
• Stir in the garlic, cook for 30 seconds to a minute
• Add the farro and chicken, cook until the chicken is hot
• Remove from heat
• Stir in the lemon juice, mint, and Italian parsley

It can be served hot, or cold on a bed of romaine with chopped tomatoes, sugar snap peas, and cucumbers.