Careme

Instructions

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1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pat 10 oz chicken breast dry and slice horizontally into two evenly thick cutlets. Season with 1 1/4 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt and let stand while you prepare the vegetables.

2. 2.

   Peel and seed 1 small butternut squash, about 1 1/2 lb whole, to yield 1 lb flesh; cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Peel 4 oz red onion and cut into thin wedges. Toss on a large rimmed baking sheet with:

   • 3/4 tablespoon olive oil
   • 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt
   • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

   Spread into one layer and roast for 15 minutes.

3. 3.

   Rinse 1/2 cup dry quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve. Combine in a small saucepan with 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

4. 4.

   Cut 8 oz broccoli into small florets, peeling and thinly slicing the tender stem. Toss with 1/4 tablespoon olive oil and 3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt. After the squash has roasted for 15 minutes, turn it and add the seasoned broccoli to the sheet. Roast for another 15 minutes, until the squash is tender and the broccoli edges are browned.

5. 5.

   While the vegetables finish roasting, mince 1 garlic clove and rub onto the salted chicken with 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the cutlets for approximately 4–6 minutes per side, until the thickest part reaches 165°F. Transfer to a clean board and rest for 5 minutes.

6. 6.

   Finely grate 1 garlic clove into a small bowl. Juice 1 lime to obtain about 2 tablespoons juice and stir it in with 2 tablespoons water to make a light, sharp dressing.

7. 7.

   Divide the quinoa and roasted vegetables between two bowls. Slice the rested chicken across the grain and arrange on top. Spoon the lime-garlic dressing over the bowls and serve.

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