Alright, so today I’m gonna share a little kitchen adventure I had with kale and chicken. I’ve been trying to up my greens game, and I heard kale is pretty good for you. But let’s be real, kale by itself? Kinda boring. So, I thought, why not throw some chicken into the mix?
I started by grabbing a bunch of kale from the store. I washed it real good and chopped it up, getting rid of those tough stems. Then, I got some chicken drumsticks – they seemed like a fun choice, you know? I patted those dry and seasoned them with salt, pepper, and some garlic powder. Nothing fancy, just the basics.
Roasting the Chicken and Kale
- First, I preheated my oven to a nice 400 degrees.
- While that was heating up, I tossed the kale with a little olive oil, some salt, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of a kick.
- I laid the chicken out on a baking sheet and tucked the kale all around it.
Then, I popped the whole thing in the oven. I let it roast for about 35 minutes. The chicken gets cooked through and the kale turns all crispy. I kept an eye on it, making sure the chicken was cooked through and the kale wasn’t burning. It is easy to overcook.
Stir-Frying the Chicken and Kale
Another day, I tried a stir-fry. I cut up some boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Then I did the same prep with the kale as before – wash, chop, toss with oil and seasoning.
- I heated up some oil in my wok – you can use a regular pan too, no biggie.
- I threw in the chicken first and cooked it until it was no longer pink.
- Then, I tossed in the kale and stir-fried it all together until the kale was wilted but still had a little bite to it.
Both methods turned out pretty good! The roasted version was a bit more hands-off, and the stir-fry was quicker. Either way, I ended up with a tasty and healthy meal. I served it over some rice, and it was a hit with the family. And honestly, it wasn’t hard at all. The roasted version had this nice, crispy texture on the kale, which I loved. The stir-fry was good too, more of a classic, saucy kind of dish. Give it a try sometime. It’s a simple way to get your greens and protein all in one go!
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