Careme Recipes

Location: Roosevelt Square (1026 NE 64th St)

Grain Bowl with Shiitake Mushrooms and Chicken Breast

A grain bowl for 2 built around shiitake mushrooms and chicken breast, with seasonal-for-late-March Washington vegetables like carrots and kale, plus a bright lemon-herb finish.

Ingredients

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 1 package (about 1 lb) 5.99
  • Organic Shiitake Mushroom 4 to 6 oz, stems removed and caps sliced 11.99
  • Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1.69
  • Organic Dino Kale 1/2 bunch, stems removed and leaves chopped 2.99
  • Organic Shallots 1 small shallot, thinly sliced 4.99
  • Lemon 1 0.89
  • Italian Parsley Bunch 2 tablespoons chopped 1.29
  • grain of choice 1 cup dry farro, brown rice, or quinoa
  • olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • garlic 2 cloves, minced
  • Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Cook 1 cup dry grain according to package directions and keep warm.
  3. Pat the chicken dry. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon, 1 minced garlic clove, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Rub over the chicken breasts.
  4. On a sheet pan, toss the sliced shiitake mushrooms and carrots with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken on the same pan.
  5. Roast for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring vegetables once, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the shiitakes are browned and tender.
  6. Meanwhile, sauté the shallot in a skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add kale and remaining garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice.
  7. Rest the chicken 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
  8. Divide warm grain between 2 bowls. Top with roasted shiitake mushrooms, carrots, wilted kale, and sliced chicken.
  9. Finish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $22-26

Health notes: High in protein, rich in fiber, and vegetable-forward with moderate fat.

Drink pairing: Pinot Gris

Shopping list
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 1 package (about 1 lb)
  • Organic Shiitake Mushroom 4 to 6 oz, stems removed and caps sliced
  • Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • Organic Dino Kale 1/2 bunch, stems removed and leaves chopped
  • Organic Shallots 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • Lemon 1
  • Italian Parsley Bunch 2 tablespoons chopped
  • grain of choice 1 cup dry farro, brown rice, or quinoa
  • olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • garlic 2 cloves, minced
  • Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Planned by Careme.