CHICKEN WITH KALE AND FREEKEH-LENTIL PILAF
You'll only need 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette for the pilaf; use the rest all week.
Provided by Ronna Welsh
Categories Chicken Leafy Green Poultry Sauté Low Cal Low Sodium Dinner Kale Legume Lentil Winter Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For vinaigrette:
- Stir cumin in a small dry skillet over medium heat until toasted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add vinegar and garlic. Let stand for 30 seconds. Transfer to a blender; add oil and next 3 ingredients. Purée. Season with salt.
- For pilaf and chicken:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt. Working in 2 batches and adding 1 tablespoon oil between batches, cook chicken in single layers until browned on both sides and just cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Remove pan from heat; add 1/4 cup water. Stir, scraping up browned bits. Whisk in 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Scrape sauce into a bowl.
- Melt butter with 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until just beginning to brown, 1-2 minutes. Discard garlic. Working in 3 batches and adding more oil as needed, add kale to skillet and toss until wilted, 1-2 minutes per batch. Transfer to a large bowl. Season lightly with salt. Cover to keep warm.
- Add freekeh and lentils to same skillet. Increase heat; stir until warm, 2-3 minutes.
- Spoon pilaf onto plates. Top with chicken. Whisk juices from plate with chicken into sauce; drizzle over chicken and pilaf. Top with kale.
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Javiad anjum Pansota
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
danyil danyil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but I loved this dish. The kale was cooked perfectly and it wasn't bitter at all.
ArslanAli Ali
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's sure to be a hit at your next dinner party.
Awal Jan
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of chicken, kale, or lentils that you like.
Masoom King
[email protected]This dish is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
AKku Baku BOSs
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.
Baser Faqiryar
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!
dante hellyer
[email protected]I made this dish for my picky kids and they loved it! That's a miracle in my house.
Arz Muhammad
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I used rotisserie chicken and it worked perfectly.
Ayam Aziz
[email protected]I'm a big fan of kale and freekeh, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pilaf was flavorful and filling.
Miriam Wanjala
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Lilly Apple
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was moist and tender, the kale was wilted and flavorful, and the pilaf was fluffy and nutty.
Emiljan Kolaj
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pilaf was fluffy and flavorful.
Lockie Star
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the kale was flavorful, and the freekeh-lentil pilaf was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.