Grain Bowl with Shiitake Mushrooms, Roasted Chicken Breast & Spring Vegetables
A savory grain bowl with roasted chicken breast, chewy grains, and late-March friendly vegetables for Washington, featuring shiitake mushrooms, carrots, kale, and a 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 breast 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.
- On a sheet pan, toss sliced carrots and shiitake mushrooms with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Push vegetables to the sides and place chicken in the center.
- Roast for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring vegetables once, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the vegetables are tender and browned.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the shallot with a small splash of oil or water. Cook 1 minute, then add kale and the remaining garlic. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes until just wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice.
- Rest the chicken 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Assemble the bowls: spoon warm grain into 2 bowls, add roasted carrots and shiitake, tuck in the wilted kale, and top with sliced chicken.
- Finish with chopped parsley and extra lemon wedges.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $22-26
Health notes: High-protein and fiber-rich, with plenty of vegetables and moderate healthy fats.
Drink pairing: Pinot Gris