Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

337
Calories
14g
Fat
30g
Carbohydrates
24g
Protein
3g
Fiber
717mg
Sodium
Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

Recipe Description

This Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale is a healthy meal for two. I love this recipe because it is a good way to serve up nutritious vegetables with protein-packed chicken. The savory blend of chicken thighs, butternut squash and kale, along with the warmth of ginger and garlic, includes all great winter flavors.

This dish comes together in about a half-hour with just a handful of ingredients and the perfectly balanced creamy tahini dressing as a perfect compa nion. I like to serve this dish over hot cooked basmati rice just to ensure that no delicious sauce gets left on the plate.

To make this Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oil

    2 min
    Step 1 - Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

    Over medium-high heat, heat a pan. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil and swirl to coat.

  2. 2

    Season chicken

    1 min
    Step 2 - Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

    Season 2 cubed chicken thighs with ¼ teaspoon salt.

  3. 3

    Cook chicken

    5 min
    Step 3 - Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

    Cook the chicken for 5 minutes or until lightly browned all over.

  4. 4

    Add vegetables and salt

    1 min
    Step 4 - Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

    Add 1 cup cubed butternut squash, 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon chopped ginger, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and remaining salt, and cook, stirring, 1 more minute.

  5. 5

    Add stock and simmer

    15 min
    Step 5 - Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

    Add 1 cup unsalted chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on medium-low for 12-15 minutes or until the squash is tender.

  6. 6

    Add kale

    1 min
    Step 6 - Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

    Add 1 cup chopped kale, cover and cook until starting to wilt.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

    Serve over hot cooked rice and drizzled with tahini sauce. Enjoy!

This Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale is a perfect recipe for a busy day when a quick meal is your only option. Try this easy recipe for two, and please come back to rate us and leave a review.

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Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Wendy
February 26, 2025
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Excepcional! Hice esta receta en una noche fría, y toda mi familia amó la mezcla de sabores. El tahini le dió un toque especial que no esperábamos. ¡Mis hijos pidieron más! Definitivamente lo repetiré.

Jessica Anderson
November 2, 2024
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I made this Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale for my family last night, and they loved it. The flavors are simply exceptional, and it came together so quickly. Cooking together felt like such a nice moment for us.

Olivia Johnson
May 20, 2024
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This Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale is simply great. I loved how easy it was to prepare, taking only half an hour. I made it for a dinner with a friend and we were both impressed. The tahini dressing was a perfect match with the ingredients.

Bradley
February 28, 2024
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Big flavors here!

Xena
January 7, 2024
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Super easy dinner

Quinn
October 25, 2023
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Delicious. Made this for dinner last night, and it was an instant hit. The tahini dressing made it so creamy and rich.

Zacarías
October 8, 2023
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Sencillo. La primera vez que lo hice, mi esposa se sorprendió. Nunca creí que el tahini pudiera ser tan delicioso en el pollo. Definitivamente se ha convertido en uno de nuestros platos favoritos.

Ben
October 5, 2023
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Deliciously simple meal!

Angela
September 12, 2023
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Delicious! I made this for a cozy night in and the flavors were just right. The tahini dressing is really unique and added lovely creaminess. Can't wait to try it again soon!

Jake
June 1, 2023
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Superb! I made this dish last week for my wife after a long day at work. The tahini dressing was a hit, and we loved how the squash complemented the chicken. It reminded me of cozy evenings at home, savoring warm meals together. Highly recommend!

Victor
March 2, 2023
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Delicious!

Athina
February 9, 2021
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Delicious and healthy dish! Thanks!

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