Kale and Chicken Salad

Name: Kale and Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon; 1 can chickpeas; 2 cups kale; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 0.5 red onion; 0.5 cup dried apricots; 0.25 cup sunflower seeds or pepitas; 3 ounces goat cheese; 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.25 tsp dried thyme

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This chicken and kale salad hits the sweet spot between hearty and fresh. With protein-packed chicken, fiber-rich chickpeas, chewy apricots, and creamy goat cheese, it's a balanced bowl that proves kale salads can win over even the skeptics. The charred lemon brings a unique depth of flavor that makes this salad stand out.

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Kale and Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

Chicken & Chickpeas

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Dressing

Instructions

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Step 1
Heat olive oil in skillet. Season chicken breasts with half the spices and cook with lemon halves cut-side down. Scatter chickpeas with remaining spices. Cook chicken 7 minutes per side, until 165°F. Toss chickpeas occasionally until golden. Remove and rest chicken.
Step 2
Massage kale with lemon juice until softened.
Step 3
Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar.
Step 4
Toss kale with onion, apricots, seeds, and chickpeas. Add half the dressing.
Step 5
Top with sliced chicken and goat cheese. Squeeze charred lemon over salad before serving.

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