INGREDIENTS
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4 center-cut bacon slices
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1 1/2 cups chopped onion
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3/4 cup chopped carrot
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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Cooking spray
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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6 cups unsalted chicken stock
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2 bay leaves
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2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
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6 cups chopped kale
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2 teaspoons thyme leaves