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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Kumquat Relish and Freekeh Salad

This recipe for Crispy Chicken Thighs with Freekeh Salad is topped with a delightful kumquat relish and is totally plate-licking good! This sweet, citrusy relish pairs oh-so-perfectly with the cheesy freekeh salad and crispy chicken!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 658 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion , American

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken thighs (see note)
  • ¾ cup cracked freekeh
  • 1 bunch rainbow chard
  • a few sprigs of tarragon
  • 2 oz fresh kumquats
  • 1 oz Pecorino cheese
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 TBSP champagne vinegar
  • 1 TBSP sugar
  • ¼ cup almonds

Instructions

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  1. Heat a medium pot of salted water to boiling on high. Once boiling, add the freekeh. Cook, stirring occasionally, 18 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a bowl.
While the freekeh cooks, prep your produce:
  1. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Thinly slice the kumquats into rounds. Separate the rainbow chard leaves and stems; roughly chop the leaves and thinly slice the stems, keeping them separate. Pick the tarragon leaves off the stems; discard the stems. Using your hands or a small knife, break the pecorino cheese into small pieces. Peel and thinly slice the shallot. Roughly chop the almonds.
  2. While the freekeh continues to cook, heat a medium pan on medium-high until hot. Add the kumquats, shallot, vinegar, sugar and ¼ cup of water; season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool. Wipe out the pan.
  3. Next pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Using the pan used to make the relish, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium until hot. Add the seasoned chicken, skin side down; loosely cover with aluminum foil. Place a large, heavy pot on top of the foil to press the chicken down; fill the pot halfway with water. Cook, occasionally pressing the pot down, 10 to 12 minutes, or until the skin is browned and crispy. Set the pot aside. Flip the chicken; cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate, leaving any drippings and browned bits in the pan.
  5. Next add rainbow chard stems and 2 tablespoons of water to the pan you used to cook the chicken. Cook, stirring frequently, for about a minute, or until slightly tender. Add the rainbow chard leaves; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until wilted. Transfer to the bowl of cooked freekeh.
  6. Add the pecorino cheese and almonds to the bowl of cooked freekeh and rainbow chard. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to thoroughly combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the tarragon into the kumquat relish. Divide the freekeh salad and chicken between 2 dishes.
  7. Top with the kumquat relish. Faceplant.

Notes

  • This recipe calls for bone-in skin-on chicken thighs. You could also use whichever cuts you happen to have handy as well as easily adapt this dish to work with seared seafood or crispy pan-fried tofu! Recipe courtesy of Blue Apron.
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information

Calories 658kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 313mg (13%) Potassium 543mg (16%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1697IU (34%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 267mg (27%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 658

% Daily Value*

Calories 658kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 313mg 13%
Potassium 543mg 12%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1697IU 34%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 267mg 27%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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