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Chicken and Kale Skillet

A one-pan meal that’s both nourishing and bold, this chicken and kale skillet is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender cubes of chicken thighs are seared until golden brown in a hot skillet, locking in their juicy richness. A simple sauce made from pantry staples elevates this dish, while nutrient-dense kale is added at the end for crunch and color.
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Course: Dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 318kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. chicken thighs (cut in 1.5” cubes)
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 small bunch of kale (stems removed and leaves chopped)
  • 3 green onions (sliced)

Optional toppings:

  • Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • red chili flakes

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  • Once oil is hot, add chicken cube pieces, keeping space in between, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on one side, about 3-4 minutes. If you have extra chicken, this may need to be done in batches.
  • Using kitchen tongs, flip chicken pieces over and cook until chicken is cooked through and brown on the opposite side, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add teriyaki sauce in with the chicken, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan.
  • After one minute, add chopped kale and stir to mix with the sauce and chicken. Cook until kale is wilted and sauce is slightly reduced, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle on green onions. Remove from heat and serve on its own or over a bed of brown rice. Add red chili flakes and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can sub spinach for kale.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1708mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 455IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
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Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Kale Skillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
318
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
1708
mg
74
%
Potassium
 
352
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
455
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
33
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.