Braised Chicken With Kale Recipe
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil (or possibly cool-pressed safflower oil)
- 1 x red onion sliced
- 1 x yellow or possibly Spanish onion sliced
- 2 x garlic cloves crushed
- 1 bn kale - (abt 1/4 to 1/3 lb) coarsely minced
- 1 whl chicken - (abt 3 lbs) (organic preferred)
- 1 tsp sea salt Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 4 c. vegetable or possibly chicken stock (or possibly filtered water)
- 1 tsp thyme
- 3 x potatoes peeled, quartered
- In a large, heavy-bottomed casserole, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in onions, garlic, and kale, and saute/fry till kale begins to wilt, about 5 min.
- Wash chicken in cool water.
- Sprinkle inside and out with 1/2 tsp.
- salt and a few grinds pepper.
- Set aside.
- Add in stock, 1/2 tsp.
- salt, a few grinds of pepper, and thyme, and stir.
- Place chicken in casserole.
- Bring stock to a boil, covered, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook about 50 to 60 min.
- Using a large fork and tongs, lift chicken from casserole to a serving platter.
- Cover with parchment paper and foil to keep hot.
- Skim off any visible fat in casserole.
- Add in potatoes and simmer till tender, about 10 min.
- Arrange vegetables around chicken.
- Pour braising liquid into a gravy boat and serve on the side.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- Comments: Vitamin K is found in leafy green vegetables including the kale in this dish.
- We hear little about this vitamin, but it does important work - assisting in liver function and the storage of glucose for energy.
- Vitamin K lessens the symptoms of perimenopause.
extravirgin extra virgin olive oil, red onion, onion, garlic, chicken, black pepper, vegetable, thyme, potatoes
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/braised-chicken-with-kale-90473 (may not work)