Chicken with Kale and Freekeh-Lentil Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp cumin seeds
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped hunza raisins
2 tsp whole grain mustard
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
kosher salt
4 tbsp (or more) olive oil, divided
1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts , cut into 1/2 -thick cutlets
kosher salt
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 lb kale , large center ribs and stems removed , torn into pieces
1 cup cooked freekeh
1 cup cooked lentils

Directions:

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, 23 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, 12 minutes. Discard garlic. Working in 3 batches and adding more oil as needed, add kale to skillet and toss until wilted, 12 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, 23 minutes.
Spoon pilaf onto plates. Top with chicken. Whisk juices from plate with chicken into sauce; drizzle over chicken and pilaf. Top with kale.
550 calories, 29 g fat, 28 g carbohydrate Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	772.83 Kcal (3236 kJ)
Calories from fat	482.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.59g	82%
Cholesterol	107.97mg	36%
Sodium	1067.94mg	44%
Potassium	1285.33mg	27%
Total Carbs	24.66g	8%
Sugars	2.56g	10%
Dietary Fiber	4.75g	19%
Protein	44.09g	88%
Vitamin C	139mg	232%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	4.7mg	26%
Calcium	219.9mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.87 Kcal (674 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.16g	82%
Cholesterol	22.48mg	36%
Sodium	222.3mg	44%
Potassium	267.56mg	27%
Total Carbs	5.13g	8%
Sugars	0.53g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	19%
Protein	9.18g	88%
Vitamin C	28.9mg	232%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	39%
Iron	1mg	26%
Calcium	45.8mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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