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Crispy Chicken Thighs with Bacon Cream Sauce and Sautéed Kale

25 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain chicken, sauce on the side$15.50520 cal · 48g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless chicken thighs1¾ lb
  • bacon strips6 slices
  • fresh kale1 bunch
  • heavy cream3/4 cup
  • onion powder1 tsp
  • salt and black pepperto taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp, remove and crumble, leaving 2 tablespoons fat in the pan.

  2. 2

    Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and onion powder, then pan-sear skin-side down for 6 minutes until golden, flip and cook 4 minutes more, then transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Remove most fat, add chopped kale to the skillet and cook 3 minutes until wilted, then stir in heavy cream and crumbled bacon.

  4. 4

    Return chicken to the skillet for 2 minutes to warm through and serve.