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Teriyaki-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Charred Baby Bok Choy + Crispy Roasted Yukon Golds

A weeknight Japanese-inspired bowl: juicy teriyaki chicken thighs, blistered baby bok choy (in season in WA in early spring), and crispy-edged roasted Yukon Golds. Big flavor, minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless & Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs Griller Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb $4.49/lb (sale)
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 12 oz, halved lengthwise $3.99/lb
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb, cut into 3/4-inch chunks $1.49/lb
  • Ginger Root 1 oz, grated $4.99/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced $1.50 each
  • Green Onions 2 green onions, sliced $1.50 each bunch
  • Kroger® Stir Fry Teriyaki Kit 1 kit (use sauce; kit veggies optional) $4.29

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F. Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch chunks.
  2. Toss potatoes with 1 tbsp oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Roast 25–30 minutes, turning once, until browned and crisp-tender.
  3. Meanwhile, pat chicken thighs dry; season with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet over medium-high with 1 tsp oil, 4–5 minutes per side, until 165°F.
  4. Lower heat to medium and pour in teriyaki sauce from the kit; simmer 1–2 minutes to glaze the chicken. Remove from heat.
  5. In a second skillet (or the same after chicken), sear bok choy cut-side down in a little oil 2–3 minutes. Flip, add ginger + garlic and a splash of water; cover 2 minutes to steam-tender. Season lightly.
  6. Serve potatoes topped with glazed chicken and bok choy; finish with sliced green onions (and kit veggies if using).

Cook time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $9–13

Health notes: ~700–900 kcal per serving depending on sauce/oil. High protein; bok choy adds vitamins A, C, K. To reduce sodium, use less teriyaki sauce and add extra citrus brightness if you have it.

Drink pairing: Dry Riesling or a crisp dry rosé (both handle sweet-salty teriyaki well).

Pan-Seared Top Sirloin with Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions + Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Steakhouse-style, scaled for two: quick-seared top sirloin with sautéed mushrooms and onions, plus roasted Brussels sprouts (a prime March veggie in WA).

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Choice Top Sirloin Steak (1 Steak) 12–14 oz steak (about 0.8–0.9 lb) $12.99/lb (sale)
  • Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 12 oz, halved $3.99/lb
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz $2.79
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 6 oz (about 1/2 medium), sliced $1.49/lb
  • Garlic 1 clove, minced $1.50 each
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1 tbsp (optional, for finishing) $2.50 (sale)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Halve Brussels sprouts. Slice onion and mushrooms; mince garlic.
  2. Toss Brussels sprouts with 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Roast 18–22 minutes, flipping once, until browned and tender.
  3. In a skillet over medium-high, heat 1 tbsp oil. Sauté onions with a pinch of salt 3–4 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 6–8 minutes until browned. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Season; finish with a splash of lemon juice if using.
  4. Pat steak dry; season generously with salt and pepper. Sear in a very hot pan with a little oil, 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) to desired doneness. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  5. Serve sliced steak topped with mushroom-onion sauté, with roasted Brussels sprouts on the side.

Cook time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $11–16

Health notes: ~750–950 kcal per serving depending on steak size and oil. Brussels sprouts add fiber + vitamin C. Lighten by reducing oil and choosing a smaller steak portion.

Drink pairing: Washington Merlot or Cabernet Franc—great with beef and earthy mushrooms without feeling too heavy.

Lemon-Garlic Baked Wild Cod with Roasted Beets & Carrots + Romaine-Radish Salad

A bright, early-spring WA dinner: quick-baked wild cod with lemon-garlic, plus roasted beets and carrots (both strong March picks) and a crunchy romaine-radish side salad.

Ingredients

  • Wild Caught Pacific Cod Fillets 12 oz (0.75 lb) $14.99/lb
  • Loose Red Beets 12 oz, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges $2.89/lb
  • Carrots 8 oz, cut into sticks $1.69/lb
  • Romaine Lettuce 1 head, chopped $2.99
  • Kroger® Radishes 6 oz, thin-sliced $2.49
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 2–3 tbsp, divided $2.50 (sale)
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced $1.50 each

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan (or use two zones on one pan).
  2. Toss beets and carrots with 1–1.5 tbsp oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Roast 30 minutes, flipping once halfway, until tender and caramelized.
  3. While veggies roast, pat cod dry. After the veggies have roasted ~30 minutes, push them to one side of the pan and add the cod (or use a second small pan).
  4. Mix 1 tbsp oil with 1–2 tbsp lemon juice and the minced garlic. Spoon over cod; season cod with salt and pepper. Bake 10–12 minutes until opaque and flakes easily.
  5. Salad: Toss chopped romaine and sliced radishes with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper.
  6. Serve cod with roasted beets/carrots and the romaine-radish salad.

Cook time: 55 minutes

Estimated cost: $12–18

Health notes: ~600–800 kcal per serving depending on oil. Lean protein; lots of micronutrients from beets/carrots and leafy greens. Keep it lighter with less oil and extra salad.

Drink pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc—citrus-friendly and clean with cod and beets.

Shopping list
  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless & Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs Griller Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 12 oz, halved lengthwise
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • Ginger Root 1 oz, grated
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced, 1 clove, minced, 2 cloves, minced
  • Green Onions 2 green onions, sliced
  • Kroger® Stir Fry Teriyaki Kit 1 kit (use sauce; kit veggies optional)
  • Certified Angus Beef Choice Top Sirloin Steak (1 Steak) 12–14 oz steak (about 0.8–0.9 lb)
  • Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 12 oz, halved
  • Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 6 oz (about 1/2 medium), sliced
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1 tbsp (optional, for finishing), 2–3 tbsp, divided
  • Wild Caught Pacific Cod Fillets 12 oz (0.75 lb)
  • Loose Red Beets 12 oz, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges
  • Carrots 8 oz, cut into sticks
  • Romaine Lettuce 1 head, chopped
  • Kroger® Radishes 6 oz, thin-sliced

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