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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J Ru
r_j@yahoo.comThis dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
Anmol Chattri
a44@yahoo.comI wasn't sure about the freekeh-lentil pilaf, but it was actually really good.
Alicia Howard
h@gmail.comI added a few extra vegetables to the dish, such as carrots and celery.
Abel Feleke
feleke_a32@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Jozelyn Zhinin
zhinin.j@gmail.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and kale.
Rs SH√£H
s.rs@yahoo.comThe freekeh-lentil pilaf was a great way to add some extra protein and fiber to the dish.
dee torres
torresd89@hotmail.co.ukI'm not usually a fan of kale, but this dish changed my mind. It was so good!
It's Daphne
daphne.its26@aol.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about it.
LH Rockstar
l_rockstar92@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. My family loved it!
Mike Dan
d@hotmail.comI loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the butternut squash paired perfectly with the savory chicken and kale.
Angela Baldino
baldinoa@aol.comThis dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, the kale was perfectly wilted, and the freekeh-lentil pilaf was a delightful surprise.