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Sheet-Pan Citrus Chicken with Roasted Cabbage & Carrots

A bright, early-spring sheet-pan dinner that leans into Washington seasonality: juicy chicken thighs roasted over sweet cabbage and carrots, finished with a fresh orange-cilantro relish for a punchy citrus lift.

Ingredients

  • 365 by Whole Foods Market Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 pack (about 16 oz) $6.49
  • Organic Green Cabbage 1/2 medium head $1.10
  • Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 1/2 bag (about 8 oz) $1.69
  • Yellow Onion 1 medium $1.49
  • Orange 1 navel orange $1.99
  • Cilantro Bunch 1/2 bunch $0.99
  • Lime 1 $0.59
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves $2.89
  • Pantry: olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika as needed $0

Instructions

  1. Prep the oven to 425Β°F. Trim 1 pack boneless skinless chicken thighs ($6.49) if needed and pat dry. Cut 1/2 medium Organic Green Cabbage ($1.10 full price; use about half) into thick wedges or rough chunks, peel and cut about 8 ounces carrots from 1/2 bag Organic Carrot Bag ($1.69) into sticks, and slice 1 medium Yellow Onion ($1.49) into wedges. Mince 2 cloves Organic Garlic from the 3-count pack ($2.89).
  2. Toss the cabbage, carrots, onion, and half the minced garlic with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika on a sheet pan. Spread out evenly.
  3. Rub the chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the remaining garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and another 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Nestle the chicken over the vegetables.
  4. Roast the chicken and vegetables at 425Β°F for 28 to 32 minutes, stirring the vegetables once around the 18-minute mark, until the chicken is browned and cooked through to 165Β°F.
  5. While the chicken roasts, make the relish: zest a little of 1 navel orange ($1.99), then peel and dice the orange. Chop 1/2 bunch Cilantro Bunch ($0.99) and mix with the diced orange, 1 tablespoon lime juice from 1 Lime ($0.59), a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  6. Rest the roasted chicken for 5 minutes. Spoon the cabbage, carrots, and onions onto plates, top with the chicken, and finish with the orange-cilantro relish and any pan juices.
  7. Serve hot. Wine pairing: Sauvignon Blanc highlights the citrus and herbal finish, while Pinot Noir gives a soft red-fruit contrast without fighting the cabbage.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $16-20

Health notes: About 520-620 calories per serving. High in protein, rich in vitamin C from cabbage and orange, and packed with fiber from carrots and cabbage. Remove excess chicken fat after roasting if you want to lighten it further.

Drink pairing: Great with Sauvignon Blanc for its citrusy snap, or Pinot Noir if you want a lighter red that won’t overpower the orange-cabbage flavors.

Garlic-Ginger Ground Chicken Stir-Fry with Bok Choy & Mushrooms

A fast, savory stir-fry built around value-priced ground chicken, crisp-tender bok choy, mushrooms, and sweet peppers. It’s deeply satisfying but still feels fresh and light for March.

Ingredients

  • Whole Foods Market Better Chicken Ground Chicken, 16 OZ 1 pack $6.49
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 1 package $2.99
  • Sliced White Mushrooms 1 package (about 8 oz) $2.69
  • Green Bell Pepper 1 $2.49
  • Green Onion 1 bunch $1.39
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves $2.89
  • Lime 1 $0.59
  • Pantry: neutral oil, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, red pepper flakes as needed $0

Instructions

  1. Prep all ingredients first. Open 1 pack Better Chicken Ground Chicken, 16 OZ ($6.49). Halve and chop 1 package Organic Baby Bok Choy ($2.99). Slice 1 package Sliced White Mushrooms ($2.69) if pieces are large. Thinly slice 1 Green Bell Pepper ($2.49), slice 1 bunch Green Onion ($1.39), and mince 2 cloves Organic Garlic from the 3-count pack ($2.89).
  2. Mix a quick sauce in a small bowl: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar, juice of 1/2 Lime ($0.59), and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the 16-ounce pack ground chicken ($6.49) and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add the minced garlic, the sliced white and green parts of most of the Green Onion ($1.39), and the Green Bell Pepper ($2.49). Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the Sliced White Mushrooms ($2.69) and chopped Organic Baby Bok Choy ($2.99). Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms soften and the bok choy is crisp-tender.
  6. Pour in the soy-lime sauce and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and lightly reduced. Taste and add the remaining 1/2 Lime juice if you want more brightness.
  7. Finish with the reserved green onion tops. Serve straight from the skillet in bowls.
  8. Wine pairing: dry Riesling works beautifully with the savory-sweet sauce and green vegetables, while Pinot Gris keeps things clean and refreshing.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $15-18

Health notes: About 430-530 calories per serving. Lean protein from ground chicken, plus good potassium and vitamin A from bok choy and peppers. Serve as is for a lower-carb meal or over rice if desired.

Drink pairing: Pour a dry Riesling if you want something zippy and aromatic, or Pinot Gris for a soft, easygoing match with the ginger-garlic profile.

Mustard-Lemon Pork Loin with Roasted Delicata & Arugula

A cozy but not heavy oven dinner: mustardy pork loin roast with caramelized delicata squash and red onion, plus a peppery arugula salad to keep the plate lively and balanced.

Ingredients

  • Boneless Pork Loin Roast about 1 to 1 1/4 lb $6.99
  • Organic Delicata Squash 1 squash $1.99
  • Organic Red Onion 1 medium $2.99
  • 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Baby Arugula Salad, 5 OZ 1 bag $3.69
  • Organic Lemon 1 $1.19
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves $2.89
  • Pantry: olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, honey as needed $0

Instructions

  1. Prep the oven to 425Β°F. Pat dry about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds Boneless Pork Loin Roast ($6.99). Halve 1 Organic Delicata Squash ($1.99), scoop out seeds, and cut into 1/2-inch half-moons. Slice 1 medium Organic Red Onion ($2.99) into wedges. Mince 2 cloves Organic Garlic from the 3-count pack ($2.89).
  2. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 1 tablespoon juice from 1 Organic Lemon ($1.19), the minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Toss the delicata squash and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and a few grinds of black pepper on a sheet pan or oven-safe skillet. Push them to the sides.
  4. Rub the Boneless Pork Loin Roast ($6.99) all over with the mustard-lemon mixture and place it in the center of the pan among the squash and onion.
  5. Roast at 425Β°F for 30 to 38 minutes, stirring the vegetables once halfway through, until the pork reaches 145Β°F in the center and the squash is tender and browned.
  6. Rest the pork for 8 minutes. While it rests, place 1 bag Organic Baby Arugula Salad, 5 OZ ($3.69) in a bowl and dress lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice from the Organic Lemon ($1.19), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  7. Slice the pork and serve with the roasted delicata squash and red onion, plus the lemony arugula on the side.
  8. Wine pairing: Chardonnay complements the mustard and roast notes, while Gamay brings bright fruit that plays especially well with pork and sweet squash.

Cook time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $18-23

Health notes: About 560-680 calories per serving. Strong protein from pork, fiber and beta carotene from delicata squash, and fresh greens for balance. Use a lighter hand with oil in the salad if desired.

Drink pairing: Try Chardonnay for a rounded, savory pairing, or Gamay for a juicy red option that loves pork and sweet squash.

Shopping list
  • 365 by Whole Foods Market Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 pack (about 16 oz)
  • Organic Green Cabbage 1/2 medium head
  • Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 1/2 bag (about 8 oz)
  • Yellow Onion 1 medium
  • Orange 1 navel orange
  • Cilantro Bunch 1/2 bunch
  • Lime 1, 1
  • Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves, 2 cloves, 2 cloves
  • Pantry: olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika as needed
  • Whole Foods Market Better Chicken Ground Chicken, 16 OZ 1 pack
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 1 package
  • Sliced White Mushrooms 1 package (about 8 oz)
  • Green Bell Pepper 1
  • Green Onion 1 bunch
  • Pantry: neutral oil, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, red pepper flakes as needed
  • Boneless Pork Loin Roast about 1 to 1 1/4 lb
  • Organic Delicata Squash 1 squash
  • Organic Red Onion 1 medium
  • 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Baby Arugula Salad, 5 OZ 1 bag
  • Organic Lemon 1
  • Pantry: olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, honey as needed

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