Name: Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Olive oil 2 tsp; Chicken thighs 2 3-oz; Kosher Salt ½ tsp; Butternut squash 1 cup; Garlic 1 tsp; Ginger 1 tsp; Black pepper ¼ tsp; Chicken stock 1 cup; Kale 1 cup; Tahini Sauce 3 tbsp; Basmati rice ⅔ cup

Ingredients

2 tsp Olive oil

2 3-oz Chicken thighs

½ tsp Kosher Salt

1 cup Butternut squash

1 tsp Garlic

1 tsp Ginger

¼ tsp Black pepper

1 cup Chicken stock

1 cup Kale

3 tbsp Tahini Sauce

⅔ cup Basmati rice

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

2 tsp Olive oil
2 3-oz Chicken thighs
boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ tsp Kosher Salt
divided
1 cup Butternut squash
cubed
1 tsp Garlic
finely chopped
1 tsp Ginger
peeled, finely chopped
¼ tsp Black pepper
1 cup Chicken stock
unsalted
1 cup Kale
Tuscan, chopped
3 tbsp Tahini Sauce
⅔ cup Basmati rice
hot cooked

Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

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:

Steps to make Tahini-Dressed Chicken with Squash and Kale

1	Heat oil	2
Over medium-high heat, heat a pan. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil and swirl to coat.
2	Season chicken	1
Season 2 cubed chicken thighs with ¼ teaspoon salt.
3	Cook chicken	5
Cook the chicken for 5 minutes or until lightly browned all over.
4	Add vegetables and salt	1
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	Add stock and simmer	15
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	Add kale	1
Add 1 cup chopped kale, cover and cook until starting to wilt.
7	Serve
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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