Cilantro-Lime Chicken Skillet with Blistered Tomatoes, Peppers & Warm Spinach Potatoes
A sunny skillet meal that feels a little Mediterranean and a little bistro: juicy cilantro-lime chicken thighs, blistered tomatoes and peppers, and a warm bed of baby potatoes and spinach. It uses one of the best protein deals in the list while keeping the plate colorful and fresh.
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- Chef's Counter Cilantro Lime Chicken Thigh 16 oz $4.99 sale
- Signature SELECT/FARMS Mini Multi Color Potatoes 12 oz $2.99
- Signature SELECT/FARMS Spinach 8 oz $1.50 sale
- Organic Red Bell Pepper 1 pepper $2.49
- NatureSweet D’Vines Fresh Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine 9 oz $4.99
- Organic Yellow Onion 1/2 onion $1.87
- O Organics Fresh Garlic Bulbs 3 Count 2 cloves $2.49
- Pantry: olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, splash of vinegar or lemon as needed
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: halve 12 oz Signature SELECT/FARMS Mini Multi Color Potatoes ($2.99 per 1.5 lb bag), thinly slice 1/2 Organic Yellow Onion ($1.87 each), slice 1 Organic Red Bell Pepper ($2.49), mince 2 cloves O Organics Fresh Garlic, and rinse 8 oz Signature SELECT/FARMS Spinach ($1.50 sale) if needed. Keep 9 oz NatureSweet D’Vines Cherry Tomatoes ($4.99) whole.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz halved potatoes and simmer 10 to 12 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
- While the potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the 16 oz Chef's Counter Cilantro Lime Chicken Thigh ($4.99 sale) and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side, adjusting for thickness, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced 1/2 onion and sliced 1 red bell pepper with another drizzle of oil if needed. Cook 3 minutes. Add the whole 9 oz cherry tomatoes, minced 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to blister and soften.
- Add the drained potatoes to the skillet and toss them in the tomato-pepper mixture for 2 minutes so they pick up flavor and color. Stir in the 8 oz spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Add a small splash of vinegar or lemon to brighten.
- Slice or leave whole the rested 16 oz cilantro-lime chicken thighs, then return them to the skillet briefly to warm through. Serve the chicken over the warm potato, spinach, pepper, and blistered tomato mixture.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-17
Health notes: About 540-690 calories per serving. Good protein, plenty of potassium from potatoes, and iron-rich spinach. You can lighten it by using less oil and emphasizing extra vegetables over more potatoes.
Drink pairing: Reach for unoaked Chardonnay for roundness without too much oak, or Pinot Noir if you want a light red that can handle the herbs, tomatoes, and char on the chicken.