Careme Recipes

Location: Fred Meyer - Greenwood (100 NW 85th St)

Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Carrots & Mashed Yukon Golds

Oven-crispy chicken cutlets (no deep-frying) with classic kid sides using winter produce: roasted carrots + mashed Yukon Golds.

Ingredients

  • Hand Trimmed Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast 1 lb $3.99/lb sale
  • Simple Truth Organic® Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Bag 12–16 oz $1.99
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 12 oz (about 2 medium) $3.99
  • Egg 1
  • Breadcrumbs (panko or regular) 3/4 cup
  • Parmesan (optional) 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Butter and/or milk (for mash) 1–2 tbsp butter and/or 2–3 tbsp milk
  • Salt + black pepper to taste
  • Ketchup or honey mustard (for dipping) as needed

Instructions

  1. Oven: Heat to 425°F. Line a sheet pan; drizzle 1 tbsp oil on the pan.
  2. Carrots: Toss carrots with 1 tbsp oil, pinch of salt, pepper. Roast 20–25 min, shaking once.
  3. Potatoes (stove): Chunk potatoes; boil in salted water 12–15 min until tender. Drain; mash with butter/milk, salt/pepper.
  4. Chicken: Slice breasts into thin cutlets (or pound). Season with salt/pepper.
  5. Bread: Beat egg in a bowl. Mix crumbs (+ Parmesan) in another. Dip chicken in egg, then crumbs, pressing to adhere.
  6. Bake: Place on pan. Bake 10–12 min, flip, bake 6–8 min more until 165°F and crisp.
  7. Serve: Chicken with mash + carrots; offer dip on the side.

Health notes: High protein. To lighten, use less oil and add extra carrots; keep dipping sauce on the side.

Drink pairing: Lemon sparkling water; adults: light Chardonnay.

Sweet Teriyaki-Style Skillet Chicken with Tender Cabbage

A mild, sweet-savory skillet chicken that’s very kid-friendly—served over tender sautéed cabbage (winter seasonal) or rice.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb $5.49/lb sale
  • Organic Green Cabbage ~3/4 lb (about 1/2 small cabbage), thinly sliced $1.69/lb
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1 small, sliced $1.49/lb
  • Soy sauce 3 tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar 1–2 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp
  • Water 1/2 cup
  • Neutral oil 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Cooked rice (optional) about 2 cups cooked, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep: Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; lightly season with pepper (and a small pinch of salt if desired).
  2. Sauce: Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, cornstarch, and water.
  3. Cook chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4–6 min until browned and cooked through; remove.
  4. Veg: In same skillet add onion + cabbage with a pinch of salt. Cook 5–7 min until tender (splash water if needed).
  5. Finish: Return chicken. Pour in sauce; simmer 1–2 min until glossy and thickened.
  6. Serve: Over rice or as-is. Keep extra sauce for dipping.

Health notes: High-protein; control sugar by using 1 tbsp honey. Add extra cabbage for more fiber.

Drink pairing: Iced tea; adults: pilsner or dry Riesling.

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken, Carrot & Potato Soup

Cozy slow-cooker chicken soup with carrots and potatoes—gentle flavors for kids, great for winter. Creamy without being heavy.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs 1 lb $2.79/lb
  • Organic Carrots Bunch 2 medium carrots, sliced $2.50
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 10–12 oz, diced $3.99
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 onion, diced $1.49/lb
  • Chicken broth 4 cups
  • Dried thyme 1/2 tsp
  • Salt + black pepper to taste
  • Milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup
  • Cornstarch (optional, to thicken) 1 tbsp mixed with 2 tbsp cold water

Instructions

  1. Slow cooker: Add chicken, carrots, potatoes, onion, broth, thyme, and a pinch of salt/pepper.
  2. Cook: LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours until chicken is very tender.
  3. Shred: Remove chicken, shred, return to pot.
  4. Creamy finish: Stir in milk/half-and-half. For thicker soup, stir in cornstarch slurry; cook 10–15 min on HIGH.
  5. Adjust: Taste and season. Serve with bread or crackers.

Health notes: Protein-richchicken + veggies. Use milk (not cream) and skim fat if using skin-on thighs.

Drink pairing: Water; adults: Sauvignon Blanc.

Shopping list
  • Hand Trimmed Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast 1 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Bag 12–16 oz
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 12 oz (about 2 medium), 10–12 oz, diced
  • Egg 1
  • Breadcrumbs (panko or regular) 3/4 cup
  • Parmesan (optional) 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Butter and/or milk (for mash) 1–2 tbsp butter and/or 2–3 tbsp milk
  • Salt + black pepper to taste, to taste
  • Ketchup or honey mustard (for dipping) as needed
  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb
  • Organic Green Cabbage ~3/4 lb (about 1/2 small cabbage), thinly sliced
  • Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1 small, sliced, 1/2 onion, diced
  • Soy sauce 3 tbsp
  • Honey or brown sugar 1–2 tbsp
  • Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
  • Cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp
  • Water 1/2 cup
  • Neutral oil 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Cooked rice (optional) about 2 cups cooked, for serving
  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs 1 lb
  • Organic Carrots Bunch 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • Chicken broth 4 cups
  • Dried thyme 1/2 tsp
  • Milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup
  • Cornstarch (optional, to thicken) 1 tbsp mixed with 2 tbsp cold water

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