Grilled Pear-BBQ Chicken with Charred Zucchini & Cabbage-Lime Slaw
Sweet-smoky grilled chicken with a quick pear BBQ glaze, plus charred zucchini and a crunchy cabbage-lime slaw. It’s a full plate with big flavor, but the prep stays simple and weeknight-realistic.
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- Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb (2 medium breasts) $3.99/lb (sale)
- Fresh Large Bartlett Pear 1 large pear, grated or finely chopped $2.99/lb
- Organic Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/4 onion, finely grated (for glaze) + 1/4 onion thinly sliced (for slaw) $2.19/lb
- Ketchup 3 Tbsp
- Apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp
- Worcestershire or soy sauce 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Chili powder or cayenne Pinch
- Salt & black pepper To taste
- Zucchini 2 medium, halved lengthwise $1.99/lb
- Organic Green Cabbage 2 cups thinly shredded $2.49/lb
- Lime (or lemon) 1
- Olive oil 2 Tbsp
- Honey (optional) 1 tsp (only if pear isn’t sweet)
Instructions
- Prep: Heat grill to medium-high. Pound chicken to an even thickness (about 3/4-inch) for quick, even cooking. Lightly oil grates.
- Make quick pear BBQ glaze: In a small saucepan on the stove, combine pear, finely grated onion, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire/soy, smoked paprika, pinch of chili, and a pinch of salt. Simmer 6–8 minutes until glossy and thick. Taste—add honey only if needed.
- Start slaw: Toss shredded cabbage with thin-sliced onion, juice of 1 lime, 1 Tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let it sit while you grill (it softens and gets juicier).
- Grill zucchini: Brush zucchini with a little oil, salt, and pepper. Grill cut-side down 3–4 minutes, flip, and grill 2–3 minutes more until charred-tender. Move to a plate.
- Grill chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill 4–6 minutes per side (timing depends on thickness) until cooked through (165°F). During the last 1–2 minutes, brush with pear BBQ glaze and let it caramelize lightly (don’t burn).
- Serve: Slice chicken, spoon over extra glaze, and plate with grilled zucchini and the cabbage-lime slaw.
Health notes: ~600–750 kcal per serving. Healthiness: Healthy-lean—high protein, lots of veg; go light on glaze if watching sugar.
Drink pairing: Beer: a crisp pilsner or pale ale. Wine: WA Riesling (off-dry works great with the sweet-smoky glaze).