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.
Details
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
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cook 1 cup dry grain according to package directions and keep warm.
- 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.
- 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.
- Roast for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring vegetables once, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the shiitakes are browned and tender.
- 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.
- Rest the chicken 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Divide warm grain between 2 bowls. Top with roasted shiitake mushrooms, carrots, wilted kale, and sliced chicken.
- 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