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Grilled Yucatecan Achiote Chicken

Smoky achiote-marinated chicken meets peak-season Washington sweet corn and grilled Walla Walla onion in a colorful summer dinner for two.

Grilled Yucatecan Achiote Chicken

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $10–$13, excluding pantry staples

Health notes: About 650 calories per serving with roughly 45 grams of protein, plus fiber from the corn and onion.

Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc balances the citrusy achiote marinade and smoky grilled vegetables.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack
    1½ pounds $1.49
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $0.99
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    4 ounces $3.99
  • Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
    1 small pepper $1.99
  • Organic Cilantro
    ¼ cup chopped $1.69
  • Fresh Organic Limes
    1 lime $1.29
  • Orange juice
    ¼ cup
  • Achiote paste
    1½ tablespoons
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.79
  • Dried oregano
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground cumin
    ½ teaspoon
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    ¾ teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 400°F. Shuck 2 ears corn; slice 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion into thick rings; mince 1 small jalapeño; chop ¼ cup cilantro; halve 1 lime; and mince 2 garlic cloves.
  2. Whisk ¼ cup orange juice, juice from ½ lime, 1½ tablespoons achiote paste, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Coat 1½ pounds chicken thighs with the marinade and rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Rub 2 ears corn with 2 teaspoons olive oil and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt. Rub 4 ounces onion rings with 1 teaspoon olive oil and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt.
  4. Grill 1½ pounds marinated chicken thighs, covered, for 8 minutes on the first side and 10–12 minutes on the second side, until the thickest pieces reach at least 165°F. During the same interval, grill 2 ears corn for 8–10 minutes and 4 ounces onion rings for 6–8 minutes, turning both until lightly charred.
  5. Rest 1½ pounds grilled chicken thighs for 5 minutes. Chop 4 ounces grilled onion and combine it with 1 minced jalapeño, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, and juice from ½ lime to make a quick relish.
  6. Plate 1½ pounds grilled achiote chicken with 2 ears charred corn, then spoon the grilled Walla Walla onion relish over the chicken and serve.
Gochujang Pork & Zucchini Bowls

A fast Korean-inspired rice bowl with savory-spicy ground pork and peak-season Washington zucchini in a glossy gochujang sauce.

Gochujang Pork & Zucchini Bowls

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: About $8–$11 for 2 servings

Health notes: Approximately 620 calories per serving, with about 27 grams of protein and a generous serving of zucchini.

Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the gochujang heat and complements the sweet-savory pork.

Ingredients

  • Ground Pork
    8 oz $2.99
  • Zucchini
    12 oz $1.79
  • Dynasty® Jasmine Rice
    1/2 cup dry $3.69
  • Water
    2/3 cup
  • Green Onions
    2 $1.19
  • Garlic
    2 cloves
  • Fresh ginger
    2 teaspoons grated
  • Gochujang
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar
    2 teaspoons
  • Honey
    2 teaspoons
  • Toasted sesame oil
    1 teaspoon
  • Neutral cooking oil
    2 teaspoons
  • Sesame seeds
    1 teaspoon
  • Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine
    1 bottle $12.99

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1/2 cup dry jasmine rice. Combine the 1/2 cup rinsed jasmine rice and 2/3 cup water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  2. While the rice cooks, slice 12 ounces zucchini into 1/2-inch half-moons, mince 2 cloves garlic, grate 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, and thinly slice 2 green onions. Whisk together 1 1/2 tablespoons gochujang, 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil.
  3. Heat 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 12 ounces sliced zucchini and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until browned but still crisp; transfer the 12 ounces zucchini to a plate.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil and 8 ounces ground pork to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking the 8 ounces ground pork into small pieces, until browned and it reaches 160°F; add the 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 teaspoons grated ginger, then cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour the prepared gochujang sauce into the skillet and return the 12 ounces cooked zucchini. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, until the sauce is glossy and coats the pork and zucchini.
  6. Divide the rice cooked from 1/2 cup dry jasmine rice between two bowls, spoon the stir-fry over it, and finish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds.

Wine picks:

  • Charles Smith Wines Kungfu Girl Riesling Washington White Wine $12.99 1 bottle
  • Pacific Rim Sweet Riesling $8.99 1 bottle

Why it works: The dish’s gochujang heat, honeyed glaze, ginger, and sesame call for refreshing acidity with a touch of sweetness. Kung Fu Girl offers a lively, aromatic Washington Riesling that cools the spice without overwhelming the pork; the sweeter Pacific Rim is an especially friendly alternative if the sauce is generously spicy.

Cherry-Glazed Sockeye Salmon

A celebratory Pacific Northwest dinner of oven-roasted wild sockeye with honey-Dijon glaze, crisp green beans, and a bright relish of peak-season Washington cherries and Walla Walla sweet onion.

Cherry-Glazed Sockeye Salmon

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $22–$27 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 620 calories per serving, with roughly 44 grams of protein, heart-healthy omega-3 fats, and fiber-rich produce.

Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Pinot Noir complements the rich salmon and sweet-tart cherry relish.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)
    14 oz $14.99
  • Fresh Bagged Green Beans
    12 oz $2.19
  • Fresh Rainier Cherries in Bag
    6 oz $7.99
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    4 oz $3.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Basil
    1/4 cup thinly sliced (about 0.3 oz) $2.49
  • Fresh Organic Lemon
    1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons juice) $1.29
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Dijon mustard
    1 tablespoon
  • Honey
    2 teaspoons
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Ground black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the upper third; line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Trim 12 ounces green beans, toss them with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and spread them around the edges of the pan; roast for 8 minutes.
  3. Whisk 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons honey, and 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Pat 14 ounces sockeye salmon dry and season it with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. After the 12 ounces green beans have roasted for 8 minutes, place the 14 ounces salmon in the center, coat it with the Dijon mixture, and roast everything for 10–14 minutes.
  4. While the salmon roasts, pit and quarter 6 ounces Rainier cherries, finely dice 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion, and thinly slice 1/4 cup basil. Juice 1 lemon to yield about 2 tablespoons juice, then combine everything with 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  5. Check that the thickest part of the 14-ounce salmon reaches 145°F and that the 12 ounces green beans are browned and tender; remove the pan from the oven and rest everything for 3 minutes.
  6. Divide the 14-ounce salmon and 12 ounces green beans between two warmed plates, then spoon half of the cherry-onion relish over each serving.

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