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Location: Fred Meyer - Greenwood (100 NW 85th St)

Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Carrots & Broccoli

Oven-crispy chicken cutlets with two kid-friendly vegetables (carrots + broccoli) and simple mashed potatoes. Uses winter-available produce and sale chicken.

Ingredients

  • Hand Trimmed Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast 1 lb $3.99/lb sale
  • Simple Truth Organicยฎ Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Bag 10โ€“12 oz $1.99
  • Organic Broccoli Bunch 1 bunch (~12 oz), florets $2.99
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 12 oz (about 2 medium) $3.99
  • Egg 1
  • Breadcrumbs (panko or regular) 3/4 cup
  • Parmesan (optional) 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Butter and/or milk (for mash) 1โ€“2 tbsp butter and/or 2โ€“3 tbsp milk
  • Salt + black pepper to taste
  • Ketchup or honey mustard (for dipping) as needed

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425ยฐF. Line a sheet pan with parchment/foil; lightly oil it.
  2. Roast vegetables: Toss carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper; spread on half the pan and roast 10 minutes. Toss broccoli with a little salt/pepper and a small drizzle of oil; add to pan and roast 12โ€“15 minutes more (until carrots are tender and broccoli is crisp-tender).
  3. Mash potatoes (stove): Cut potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water 12โ€“15 minutes until tender. Drain; mash with butter/milk, salt, pepper.
  4. Prep chicken: Slice breasts into thin cutlets (or pound to even thickness). Season with salt/pepper.
  5. Bread: Beat egg in a shallow bowl. In another bowl mix breadcrumbs + optional Parmesan + pinch of salt. Dip chicken in egg, then crumbs, pressing to adhere.
  6. Bake chicken: Place breaded cutlets on the sheet pan (make space between pieces). Bake 10โ€“12 minutes, flip, then bake 6โ€“8 minutes more until 165ยฐF internal and crisp.
  7. Serve: Plate cutlets with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots + broccoli. Offer dip on the side.

Health notes: High protein plus two veggies. Keep it lighter by using 1 tbsp oil total and serving extra broccoli/carrots.

Drink pairing: Lemon sparkling water; adults: light Chardonnay.

Veggie-Loaded Teriyaki-Style Chicken Skillet (Cabbage, Carrots & Onion)

Mild, sweet-savory skillet chicken with lots of soft veggies (cabbage + onion + carrots). Great over rice; sauce can be kept on the side for picky eaters.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truthยฎ Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb $5.49/lb sale
  • Organic Green Cabbage ~3/4 lb (about 1/2 small cabbage), thinly sliced $1.69/lb
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1 small, sliced $1.49/lb
  • Simple Truth Organicยฎ Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Bag 6โ€“8 oz, thin coins $1.99
  • Soy sauce 3 tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar 1โ€“2 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp
  • Water 1/2 cup
  • Neutral oil 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Cooked rice (optional) about 2 cups cooked, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep: Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Slice cabbage, onion, and carrots.
  2. Sauce: Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, cornstarch, and water.
  3. Cook chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4โ€“6 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove to a plate.
  4. Cook vegetables: Add onion and carrots; cook 3 minutes. Add cabbage + pinch of salt; cook 5โ€“7 minutes until tender (splash water if needed).
  5. Finish: Return chicken. Pour in sauce; simmer 1โ€“2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  6. Serve: Over rice or as a bowl. For kids, serve chicken and veggies with sauce for dipping.

Health notes: High-protein, high-veggie. Reduce honey to 1 tbsp to lower sugar.

Drink pairing: Iced tea; adults: dry Riesling.

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Soup (Carrots, Potatoes & Kale)

Cozy slow-cooker chicken soup packed with vegetables (carrots + potatoes + kale). Creamy without heavy cream; very kid-friendly if you chop kale finely.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs 1 lb $2.79/lb
  • Organic Carrots Bunch 2 medium carrots, sliced $2.50
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 10โ€“12 oz, diced $3.99
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 onion, diced $1.49/lb
  • Organic Kale (or Organic Lacinato Kale) 2 packed cups, finely chopped $2.79
  • Chicken broth 4 cups
  • Dried thyme 1/2 tsp
  • Salt + black pepper to taste
  • Milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup
  • Cornstarch (optional, to thicken) 1 tbsp mixed with 2 tbsp cold water

Instructions

  1. Slow cooker: Add chicken, carrots, potatoes, onion, broth, thyme, and a pinch of salt/pepper.
  2. Cook: LOW 6โ€“7 hours or HIGH 3โ€“4 hours until chicken is very tender.
  3. Shred: Remove chicken, shred, return to pot.
  4. Add greens: Stir in chopped kale; cook 10โ€“15 minutes on HIGH (or until tender).
  5. Creamy finish: Stir in milk/half-and-half. For thicker soup, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 10 minutes more.
  6. Taste: Adjust seasoning and serve with bread or crackers.

Health notes: Protein-rich and vegetable-heavy. Use milk for lighter creaminess; skim fat if using skin-on thighs.

Drink pairing: Water; adults: Sauvignon Blanc.

Shopping list
  • Hand Trimmed Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast 1 lb
  • Simple Truth Organicยฎ Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Bag 10โ€“12 oz, 6โ€“8 oz, thin coins
  • Organic Broccoli Bunch 1 bunch (~12 oz), florets
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 12 oz (about 2 medium), 10โ€“12 oz, diced
  • Egg 1
  • Breadcrumbs (panko or regular) 3/4 cup
  • Parmesan (optional) 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Butter and/or milk (for mash) 1โ€“2 tbsp butter and/or 2โ€“3 tbsp milk
  • Salt + black pepper to taste, to taste
  • Ketchup or honey mustard (for dipping) as needed
  • Simple Truthยฎ Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb
  • Organic Green Cabbage ~3/4 lb (about 1/2 small cabbage), thinly sliced
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1 small, sliced, 1/2 onion, diced
  • Soy sauce 3 tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar 1โ€“2 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp
  • Water 1/2 cup
  • Neutral oil 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Cooked rice (optional) about 2 cups cooked, for serving
  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs 1 lb
  • Organic Carrots Bunch 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • Organic Kale (or Organic Lacinato Kale) 2 packed cups, finely chopped
  • Chicken broth 4 cups
  • Dried thyme 1/2 tsp
  • Milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup
  • Cornstarch (optional, to thicken) 1 tbsp mixed with 2 tbsp cold water

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