Lemon Honey Mustard Chicken Grain Bowls with Spinach and Cashews

This vibrant grain bowl brings together tender chicken, a wholesome blend of rice, barley and bulgur, fresh spinach and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. The real star is the zingy lemon honey mustard dressing that ties every bite together.

Topped with crunchy cashews and fresh scallions, this nutrient-packed salad is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It’s ready in just 20 minutes and requires minimal cleanup.

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Ingredients

10 ounce Chopped Chicken BreastView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 ounce SpinachView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Sun-Dried TomatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce CashewsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Dijon MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Microwavable Grain BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry produce. Zest and halve the lemon. Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Trim the scallions and thinly slice the green parts; reserve the whites for another use.
2. Massage the grain blend package to separate the grains, then partially open the package. Microwave until warmed through, about 90 seconds. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, honey, 1½ packets of mustard (or 3 teaspoons), 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon sugar and the juice from both lemon halves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Transfer the warmed grain blend to a large bowl. Add the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and dressing. Toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
4. Divide the salad between shallow bowls. Garnish with the scallion greens and cashews. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different grain blend?

Yes, any microwavable grain blend or cooked grains like quinoa, brown rice or farro will work well.

How can I make this dish vegetarian?

Simply omit the chicken or replace it with chickpeas or tofu for a protein boost.

Can I prepare the dressing ahead of time?

Absolutely! The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Shake or whisk before using.