Lemon Chicken and Rice With Kale Recipe

Updated August 30, 2018

You can also use other chicken parts just note that you may have to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Recipe Details

Active 10 mins

Total 25 mins

Serves 4 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken drumsticks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large shallots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon saffron threads or turmeric
2 teaspoons zest and 1 tablespoon fresh juice from 1 lemon
1 bunch curly kale, leaves cut into 1-inch ribbons, thick stems removed (about 4 cups)
3 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 1/2 cups basmati or long-grain white rice

Season the chicken on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Add the chicken and cook until well-browned on first side, about 6 minutes, then turn and cook until browned on the second side, about 5 minutes longer. Remove with tongs and set aside.
Turn the heat down to medium and add the shallots, stirring so they don’t burn, until just softened, about 30 seconds. Add the cumin, lemon zest, and saffron, and stir until fragrant, another 30 seconds. Stir in the kale, then add the broth and rice and stir together. Lay the chicken carefully on top and adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, then cover and cook until the chicken and rice are done, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	430
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 162mg	54%
Sodium 1206mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 38g
Vitamin C 59mg	295%
Calcium 150mg	12%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 971mg	21%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.