Chile-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Kale, Quinoa and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Name: Chile-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Kale, Quinoa and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 57 grams 1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped (about; 340 grams Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cored, finely grated or shredded with a knife; 1 teaspoon ground chipotle powder; 113 grams cup crumbled Cotija cheese (about; 2 Tbsps Dijon mustard; 2 smalls garlic cloves, grated on a rasp, separated; 2 large bunches kale, center stems removed & leaves thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 59 milliliters freshly squeezed lemon juice; 118 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 237 milliliters dried quinoa; 1 Tbsp minced shallot (from about 1/2 small); 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Chile-Rubbed Chicken Breast with Kale, Quinoan and Brussels Sprouts Salad might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 53% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains roughly 43g of protein, 47g of fat, and a total of 766 calories. Head to the store and pick up kosher salt and pepper, chicken breast halves, cotija cheese, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the quinoa you could follow this main course with the Quinoa Pudding as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan.

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Add the quinoa, season with salt and cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer over medium-low, and cook until the quinoa has absorbed the water, about 15 minutes.

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Quinoa

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Remove from the heat.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the chipotle powder, oregano and 1 grated garlic clove. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.

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Ground Chipotle Chile Pepper

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Whole Garlic Cloves

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Oregano

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Sprinkle the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper and rub the chipotle mixture evenly over the meat.

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Dry Seasoning Rub

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add the chicken breasts and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

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Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon, shallots and remaining grated garlic until combined. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil until thick and emulsified. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.

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