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Family-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes, Mushrooms & Onion for Adults, Corn-Tomato-Avocado Sides for Kids

A red-wine-friendly grilled chicken dinner for 7, using savory chicken thighs with charred mushrooms and onions for the adults, plus sweeter, more fun sides for kids. Arizona-appropriate spring produce keeps it fresh without leaning too citrusy.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Cage Free Chicken Thighs 3 lb $1.99
  • Kroger® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms 16 oz $2.89
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 2 lb $0.99
  • Kroger® Gold Potatoes 2 lb $4.69
  • Private Selection™ Fresh Petite Cherry Snacking Tomatoes 10 oz $3.50
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each 4 ears $1.25
  • Fresh Medium Ripe Avocado 2 each $1.00
  • Fresh Lemons Bag 1 lemon $5.00
  • Pantry: olive oil 3 tablespoons
  • Pantry: salt to taste
  • Pantry: black pepper to taste
  • A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon 750 ml $17.99

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  2. Pat dry 3 lb Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Cage Free Chicken Thighs. Toss with 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Cut 2 lb Kroger® Gold Potatoes into bite-size chunks. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast on a sheet pan for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
  4. Slice 2 lb Jumbo Yellow Onions into thick wedges. Clean 16 oz Kroger® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms. Toss both with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Rub 4 ears Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each lightly with oil. Halve the 10 oz Private Selection™ Fresh Petite Cherry Snacking Tomatoes. Halve and pit 2 Fresh Medium Ripe Avocados. Cut 1 lemon in half.
  6. Grill the chicken thighs for about 5 to 7 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through. Transfer to a platter and rest 5 minutes.
  7. Grill the onions and mushrooms for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until soft and smoky. These are the savory adult sides that work best with the red wine.
  8. Grill the corn for 8 to 10 minutes, turning until lightly charred. Grill the tomato halves cut-side down briefly, 2 to 3 minutes, just until blistered. Grill the avocado cut-side down for 2 minutes. Grill the lemon halves cut-side down for 2 to 3 minutes.
  9. For the adults, serve the grilled chicken with roasted potatoes plus the grilled mushrooms and onions. Squeeze a little grilled lemon over the plate if desired.
  10. For the kids, slice or chop some of the chicken and serve with roasted potatoes, corn cut off the cob, blistered tomatoes, and grilled avocado on the side so they can mix and match. Keep the kids' plate colorful and separated instead of composed.

Cook time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $24-30

Health notes: Balanced family-style meal with protein, vegetables, and potatoes. Adults get a more savory plate; kids get sweeter, approachable sides.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir or Gamay. The darker grilled flavors from chicken thighs, mushrooms, and onions make this especially friendly with light-bodied reds.

Wine picks:

  • A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon $17.99 750 ml
  • Juggernaut Russian River Pinot Noir Red Wine $16.99 750 ml

Why it works: Two Pinot Noirs that suit the charred, savory profile of grilled chicken thighs and the mushroom/onion umami while still having enough brightness to cut through the chicken’s fat and the kids’ avocado/corn sides. Serve lightly chilled (55–60°F) so the fruit and acidity refresh the palate.

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You asked

I found corn without the husk does that work?

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Yes, that works well. Use it like this: - Brush the husked corn lightly with oil. - Grill over medium-high heat, turning every 2 to 3 minutes. - Cook about 8 to 10 minutes total, until lightly charred in spots. - Cut kernels off for the kids, or serve in shorter pieces. Tip: - Since it has no husk, it can char faster, so watch it closely and turn often. If you want it a little less messy for kids: - Cut the kernels off after grilling and toss with a little salt and a tiny squeeze of lemon, or just serve plain.

You asked

No corn on the cob what can I substitute

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Good substitutes from your list that still work for kids: Best option: - Mini sweet peppers - Grill whole or halved until lightly blistered. - They’re sweet, colorful, easy finger food, and kid-friendly. Also good: - Sweet potatoes - Roast extra and serve as kid sides instead of corn. - Sweeter flavor usually goes over well. - Petite carrots or baby carrots - Roast or grill in a grill basket until tender. - Mild, sweet, and easy for kids. - Jicama - Best served raw as sticks rather than grilled. - Crisp and refreshing alongside the chicken and avocado. Easy swap in that meal: - Replace the 4 ears of corn with 1 bag mini sweet peppers or 1 lb carrots. - For kids, serve chopped chicken + roasted potatoes + blistered sweet peppers + avocado + tomatoes. If you want, I can rewrite the full family-style recipe with the best substitute built in.

You asked

Is there a good marinade for the chicken?

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Yes. For this dish, use a savory marinade that stays red-wine-friendly and not too citrusy or sweet. Good marinade for 3 lb chicken thighs: - 1/4 cup olive oil - 2 tablespoons lemon juice - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 2 teaspoons salt - 1 teaspoon black pepper - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon dried oregano, if you have it - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin How to use it: - Whisk together and toss with the chicken thighs. - Marinate 30 minutes at room temp, or up to 8 hours in the fridge. - Before grilling, let the chicken sit out 15 to 20 minutes and shake off excess marinade so it chars instead of steams. Why it works with red wine: - Garlic, oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika make the chicken more savory. - The small amount of lemon brightens it without pushing it into white-wine-only territory. - It pairs well with Pinot Noir, Gamay, or a light Grenache. If you want even more red-wine-friendly, reduce lemon juice to 1 tablespoon and add an extra 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.

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