Romesco Chicken, Kale & Feta Grain Bowls
with Dark Meat Chicken & Lemon
- Milk
- Wheat
Romesco—a savory, tomato-based sauce with Spanish origins—punches up these quick chicken and grain bowls. You’ll sauté juicy dark meat chicken with kale and toss with a warm blend of hearty grains. A sprinkle of feta cheese and squeeze of lemon, plus a drizzle of that tangy romesco, gives the dish a flavorful finish—in a flash!
Ingredients
4 ounce
Kale
1 unit
Lemon
6 tablespoon
Romesco Sauce
½ cup
Feta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Microwavable Grain Blend
(Contains: Wheat)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
10 ounce
Diced Skinless Dark Meat Chicken
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Olive Oil
Sugar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. • Remove and discard any large stems from kale; tear leaves into bite-size pieces if necessary. Quarter lemon.
• Open package of chicken and drain off any excess liquid. • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan (for 4 servings, use a large, high-sided pan or large pot) over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until beginning to brown, 2-3 minutes. • Add kale, stock concentrate, garlic powder, and 1⁄4 cup water (1⁄2 cup for 4). Cook, stirring, until kale begins to wilt, 1-3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, gently massage grain blend in package to separate grains; open package. • Once kale begins to wilt, add grain blend and a pinch of sugar (big pinch for 4 servings) to pan; cook, stirring, until grain blend is warmed through and chicken is cooked through, 1-2 minutes. • Squeeze juice from one lemon wedge (two wedges for 4) into pan. Stir to combine. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
• Divide chicken, kale, and grains between shallow bowls. Snip corner of romesco sauce package and drizzle over top. Sprinkle with feta. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Poultry is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: The romesco sauce is a standout, adding a delicious punch to this healthy dish. Some found it overpowering; others loved it.
- Ease of prep: Super quick and easy to make, with minimal ingredients to prep. Pre-chopped kale was appreciated for convenience.
- Suggestions: Consider swapping dark meat for white chicken, or adding chickpeas for extra protein. Try a lemon-garlic sauce alternative.
- Portions: Very filling meal that works well as a hearty, nutritious dinner option.
- Texture: Some found the grains undercooked; ensure they're fully heated through during preparation.
Reviews from our home cooks
This recipe was really good! My feedback though is on the grain because the bag says "microwavable bag" and the instruction card on the side says microwaveable bag but the instructions themselves do not say anything about microwaving the grains. I did not and added them straight to the pan and it turned out great.. but there was a moment of panic where I didn't know if I was supposed to pre-cook them. Recipe card needs to be rewritten for this.
The romesco sauce is sooo good! As was the full dish, flavors come together nice and fast.
First time having this. Loved it. Easy to make and delicious! Def want to order again!
Tasty and very fast. Unique combination of flavors for me.
Delicious for a one-time healthy meal. Wasn't the best warmed up for leftovers
Matt: would remove stalks from kale, healthy, like the rice blend Alex: really likes the romesco sauce, super healthy and feels like it, super easy to make, loved the pre-chopped kale since it was convenient Diane: romesco sauce saves this recipe, without the romesco the recipe is pretty bland
Very good, filling but hubby and I both would have preferred white meat instead of dark meat
I really wanted to like this! I think it was the red sauce that turned me off. It was overpowering and all I could taste. Just replace it with a simple sour cream sauce or vinaigrette and it'll be great!
Delicious. This was my mother's first box. As a senior citizen she has been struggling with cooking. Thank you Hello Fresh!
Yoooo that romesco sauce is sooo good bring it back
