Air Fryer Chicken & Farro Bowl with Lemon-Olive Vinaigrette

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

• • Air fryer
• • Small saucepan
• • Mixing bowl
• • Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the farro in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes

   Technique: rinsing

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, combine farro and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the farro is tender and the water is absorbed.

   ⏱️ 17 minutes

   Technique: boiling, simmering

3. 3

   While the farro cooks, preheat (heat in advance) the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Preheating helps the chicken cook evenly and get crispy.

   ⏱️ 3 minutes

   Technique: preheating

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, toss (mix gently) the cubed chicken with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure each piece is coated.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes

   Technique: tossing

5. 5

   Place the chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket, or the chicken will steam instead of crisping.

   ⏱️ 1 minute

   Technique: arranging

6. 6

   Air fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and golden brown. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C).

   ⏱️ 10 minutes

   Technique: air frying

7. 7

   While the chicken air fries, whisk together the remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped olives in a small bowl to create the vinaigrette (light dressing).

   ⏱️ 2 minutes

   Technique: whisking

8. 8

   Fluff the cooked farro with a fork. Divide the farro between two bowls, top with the air-fried chicken, and drizzle with the lemon-olive vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

   ⏱️ 1 minute

   Technique: assembling