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title: Smoky Brown Sugar Chicken & Kale Salad
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/smoky-brown-sugar-chicken-kale-salad-65afe538a33a91ae6a3f7dc6
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Eggs
tags:
  - Protein Smart
  - Calorie Smart
  - Carb Smart
  - Easy Prep
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 17200
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the unexpected combination of flavors, with the smoky-sweet chicken complementing the fresh, tangy salad.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to make, with helpful tips like massaging the kale making it more tender and enjoyable.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/smoky-brown-sugar-chicken-kale-salad.avif"
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Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Trim, peel, and cut @carrots{2%unit} on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Toss on a #baking sheet{} with a drizzle of @cooking oil{2%tbsp}, @salt{1%tsp}, and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Roast on top rack until lightly browned and tender ~{20%minutes}. Let cool for at least ~{5%minutes}.

Meanwhile, remove and discard any large stems from @kale{1%unit}; chop into bite-size pieces. Halve, core, and thinly slice half the @apple{1%unit}.

Place kale in a #large bowl{} and lightly season with salt. Using your hands, massage kale until leaves are tender ~{45%seconds}. TIP: To make kale even more tender, add a drizzle of olive oil along with the salt before massaging.

Pat @chicken cutlets{12%oz} dry with paper towels and season all over with @brown sugar bourbon seasoning{1%unit}, salt, and pepper. Heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through ~{6%minutes} per side. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest at least ~{5%minutes}.

Add @sun-maid raisins{2%tbsp}, roasted carrots, and sliced apple to bowl with kale. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve half the @honey dijon dressing{1%unit} in a #small bowl{} for serving. Drizzle salad with remaining dressing to taste; toss to combine.

Thinly slice chicken crosswise. Divide salad between bowls and top with chicken. Drizzle with reserved dressing. Sprinkle with @sunflower seeds{2%tbsp} and serve.