Vadouvan-Spiced Chicken & Kale Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing

Vadouvan-Spiced Chicken & Kale Salad

with Creamy Lime Dressing

20 MIN
6 SmartPoints®
2 Servings
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Bites of tender chicken, coated in warming vadouvan curry powder, find sweet contrast from the crisp pear and plump golden raisins in our kale salad. It’s all brought together with a drizzle of our tangy yogurt dressing and a garnish of crunchy almonds.
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  • Calories
    500 Cals (est.)
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Vadouvan-Spiced Chicken & Kale Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing
Title
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tips & techniques
Pear
Lime
Vadouvan Curry
How To: Separate Leafy Greens from the Stems
Golden Raisins
Carrots
Kale
How To: Safely Cut Round Vegetables
Almonds
Greek Yogurt
How To: Hold a Chef's Knife
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Prepare the ingredients & season the kale:
1 Prepare the ingredients & season the kale:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Quarter the lime. Peel the carrots and grate on the large side of a box grater. Quarter, core, and thinly slice the pear. Separate the kale leaves from the stems; discard the stems, then thinly slice the leaves. Place in a large bowl; add the juice of 2 lime wedges and 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, massage the kale until slightly softened.

Cook the chicken:
2 Cook the chicken:

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and the curry powder; toss to coat. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Turn off the heat.

Make the dressing:
3 Make the dressing:

While the chicken cooks, in a bowl, combine the yogurt, the juice of the remaining lime wedges, and 2 teaspoons of water. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Finish the kale & serve your dish:
4 Finish the kale & serve your dish:

To the bowl of dressed kale, add the grated carrots, sliced pear, and raisins. Stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished kale topped with the cooked chicken. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish with the almonds. Enjoy!

Tips from Home Chefs

Vadouvan-Spiced Chicken & Kale Salad

Prepare the ingredients & season the kale:
1 Prepare the ingredients & season the kale:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Quarter the lime. Peel the carrots and grate on the large side of a box grater. Quarter, core, and thinly slice the pear. Separate the kale leaves from the stems; discard the stems, then thinly slice the leaves. Place in a large bowl; add the juice of 2 lime wedges and 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, massage the kale until slightly softened.

2 Cook the chicken:

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and the curry powder; toss to coat. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Turn off the heat.

Cook the chicken:
Make the dressing:
3 Make the dressing:

While the chicken cooks, in a bowl, combine the yogurt, the juice of the remaining lime wedges, and 2 teaspoons of water. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

4 Finish the kale & serve your dish:

To the bowl of dressed kale, add the grated carrots, sliced pear, and raisins. Stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished kale topped with the cooked chicken. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish with the almonds. Enjoy!

Finish the kale & serve your dish:
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