Careme Recipes

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

Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Carrots & Mashed Yukon Golds

Kid-friendly chicken cutlets with a crunchy oven crust (no deep-frying). Served with sweet roasted carrots and simple mashed potatoes—comfort food that uses winter produce.

Ingredients

  • Hand Trimmed Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast 1 lb $3.99/lb sale (reg. $4.99/lb)
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 12 oz (about 2 medium) $3.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Bag (1 lb) 12–16 oz $1.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 1 clove (optional) $1.99
  • Egg 1
  • Breadcrumbs (panko or regular) 3/4 cup
  • Parmesan (optional) 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Butter or milk (for mash) 1–2 tbsp butter and/or 2–3 tbsp milk
  • Salt + black pepper to taste
  • Ketchup or honey mustard (for dipping) as needed

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil; oil it lightly.
  2. Roast carrots: Toss carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread on half the pan and roast 20–25 minutes, shaking once.
  3. Mash potatoes (stove): Cut potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water 12–15 minutes until tender. Drain; mash with butter/milk, salt, and (optional) a tiny bit of grated garlic.
  4. Prep chicken: Slice breasts into thin cutlets (or pound to even thickness). Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  5. Bread: Beat egg in a shallow bowl. In another bowl mix breadcrumbs + optional Parmesan + a pinch of salt. Dip chicken in egg, then crumbs, pressing to adhere.
  6. Bake: Place cutlets on the oiled pan (add a drizzle/spray of oil on top for extra crisp). Bake 10–12 minutes, flip, then bake 6–8 minutes more until 165°F internal and crisp.
  7. Serve: Plate chicken with mashed potatoes and carrots; offer ketchup or honey mustard for dipping.

Health notes: Balanced, high-protein. Keep it lighter by using less oil and serving extra carrots.

Drink pairing: Sparkling water with lemon; for adults, a light Chardonnay.

Sweet & Simple Teriyaki-Style Chicken with Tender Cabbage

Sweet, mild, and saucy—like a homemade version of teriyaki chicken, but simpler. Uses winter cabbage for a soft, kid-approved veggie base.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb $5.49/lb sale (reg. $5.99/lb)
  • 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
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp grated (optional, can omit for very picky kids) $3.99/lb
  • Soy sauce 3 tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar 1–2 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. Slice chicken into bite-size pieces; season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Mix sauce: whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, cornstarch, and water (plus optional ginger).
  3. Cook chicken (stove): Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4–6 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove to a plate.
  4. Soften veggies: In the same skillet add onion and cabbage with a pinch of salt. Cook 5–7 minutes until tender (add a splash of water if it sticks).
  5. Sauce it: Return chicken to skillet. Pour in sauce; simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
  6. Serve: Over rice or on its own. Keep extra sauce on the side for kids who want more dipping.

Health notes: High-protein; add more cabbage or serve with brown rice if desired. Control sugar by reducing honey.

Drink pairing: Iced tea; for adults, a light lager.

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken, Carrot & Potato Soup (Kid-Friendly)

A creamy-tasting (but not too rich) chicken soup made in the slow cooker—gentle flavors for kids. Serve with bread or crackers.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs 1 lb (boneless/skinless if available; otherwise remove skin after cooking) $2.79/lb
  • Organic Carrots Bunch 2 medium carrots, sliced $2.50
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 10–12 oz, diced $3.99
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 onion, diced $1.49/lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 1 clove, minced (optional) $1.99
  • Chicken broth 4 cups
  • Dried thyme 1/2 tsp
  • Salt + black pepper to taste
  • Milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup
  • Cornstarch or flour 1 tbsp (to thicken, optional)

Instructions

  1. Add to slow cooker: chicken, carrots, potatoes, onion, broth, thyme, and a pinch of salt/pepper. (Garlic optional.)
  2. Cook: LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours, until chicken is very tender.
  3. Shred: Remove chicken, shred with forks, return to pot.
  4. Make it creamy: Stir in milk/half-and-half. If you want thicker soup, whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water, stir in, and cook 10–15 minutes on HIGH.
  5. Taste: Adjust salt and pepper. Serve with bread/crackers; cut veggies smaller for younger kids if needed.

Health notes: Comforting, high-protein, lots of veggies. Use half-and-half or milk for creaminess without heavy cream.

Drink pairing: Water or apple slices; for adults, a crisp white wine.

Shopping list
  • Hand Trimmed Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast 1 lb
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 12 oz (about 2 medium), 10–12 oz, diced
  • Simple Truth Organic® Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Bag (1 lb) 12–16 oz
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 1 clove (optional), 1 clove, minced (optional)
  • Egg 1
  • Breadcrumbs (panko or regular) 3/4 cup
  • Parmesan (optional) 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Butter or milk (for mash) 1–2 tbsp butter and/or 2–3 tbsp milk
  • Salt + black pepper to taste, to taste
  • Ketchup or honey mustard (for dipping) as needed
  • Simple Truth® 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
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp grated (optional, can omit for very picky kids)
  • Soy sauce 3 tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar 1–2 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 (boneless/skinless if available; otherwise remove skin after cooking)
  • Organic Carrots Bunch 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • Chicken broth 4 cups
  • Dried thyme 1/2 tsp
  • Milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup
  • Cornstarch or flour 1 tbsp (to thicken, optional)

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