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Lebanese Lemon Chicken with Grilled Zucchini

Juicy lemon-garlic chicken thighs and smoky zucchini make a bright Lebanese-inspired grill dinner featuring peak Washington summer produce.

Lebanese Lemon Chicken with Grilled Zucchini

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $15.25 for the listed store packages, plus pantry staples; extra onions, lemons, and parsley remain.

Health notes: About 610 calories per serving, with roughly 43 grams protein and a generous portion of vegetables.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc complements the lemon, herbs, and smoky grilled vegetables; sparkling water with lemon is a refreshing nonalcoholic choice.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack
    1 pound $1.49
  • Zucchini
    1 pound $1.79
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    1/2 pound $3.99
  • Simple Truth Organic® Fresh Lemons
    1 medium lemon $5.99
  • Organic Parsley
    1/4 cup chopped $1.99
  • Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs
    2 cloves $2.49
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Mince 2 garlic cloves, chop 1/4 cup parsley, and zest and juice 1 medium lemon. Cut 1 pound zucchini lengthwise into thick planks and slice 1/2 pound Walla Walla sweet onion into thick rounds.
  2. Whisk the minced 2 garlic cloves, zest and juice of 1 medium lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Coat 1 pound chicken thighs with the marinade and let stand for 15 minutes while the grill heats.
  3. Brush 1 pound zucchini planks and 1/2 pound onion rounds with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season them with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Grill the prepared 1 pound chicken thighs for 5 to 7 minutes per side, closing the lid between turns, until lightly charred and the thickest pieces reach 165°F. Grill the prepared 1 pound zucchini and 1/2 pound onion alongside the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes per side until tender and marked.
  5. Transfer the grilled 1 pound chicken thighs, 1 pound zucchini, and 1/2 pound onion to a platter and rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Divide the grilled 1 pound chicken thighs, 1 pound zucchini, and 1/2 pound onion between two plates, spoon over any resting juices, and finish with 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
Cuban Mojo Pork with Summer Corn

Citrusy pan-seared mojo pork pairs with a buttery sauté of peak-season Washington sweet corn and Walla Walla onion for a fast Cuban-inspired dinner for two.

Cuban Mojo Pork with Summer Corn

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $10–$13 for 2 servings

Health notes: Approximately 570 calories per serving, with about 50 grams of protein and a generous serving of summer vegetables.

Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc echoes the mojo’s citrus and balances the savory seared pork.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 pound $2.99
  • Kroger® Sweet Corn on the Cob
    2 ears $4.99
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    6 ounces $3.99
  • Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs
    2 cloves $2.49
  • Organic Cilantro
    1/4 cup chopped $1.69
  • Fresh Organic Limes
    3 tablespoons juice $1.29
  • Orange juice
    1/4 cup
  • Olive oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Unsalted butter
    1 tablespoon
  • Ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Slice 1 pound pork tenderloin into eight even medallions. Thinly slice 6 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion, cut the kernels from 2 ears sweet corn, and chop 1/4 cup cilantro.
  2. Mince 2 garlic cloves and whisk them with 3 tablespoons lime juice and 1/4 cup orange juice. Season the 1 pound of pork medallions with 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the 1 pound of seasoned pork medallions for about 3 minutes per side, until browned and their centers reach 145°F; transfer them to a plate and rest for at least 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in the same skillet. Add the kernels from 2 ears sweet corn, 6 ounces sliced Walla Walla sweet onion, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; sauté for 6–8 minutes, until lightly caramelized, then transfer the sauté to a bowl.
  5. Pour the prepared citrus-garlic mixture into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up the browned bits, until slightly reduced.
  6. Divide the rested medallions between two plates, spoon the reduced mojo over them, and serve with the warm corn-onion sauté finished with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
Spanish Sockeye with Cherry-Sherry Salsa

Oven-roasted wild sockeye and blistered green beans get a summery Spanish flourish from Washington cherries, sweet Walla Walla onion, smoked paprika, and sherry vinegar.

Spanish Sockeye with Cherry-Sherry Salsa

Total time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $19–$23 total

Health notes: About 700 calories per serving, with roughly 40 grams of protein, fiber-rich vegetables, and heart-healthy omega-3 fats.

Drink pairing: A chilled Albariño balances the rich sockeye and complements the bright cherry-sherry salsa.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)
    12 ounces $14.99
  • Fresh Bagged Green Beans
    12 ounces $2.19
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    4 ounces $3.99
  • Private Selection® Super Sweet Washington Skylar Rae Cherries
    6 ounces $5.99
  • Organic Italian Parsley
    1/4 cup chopped $1.99
  • Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs
    1 clove $2.49
  • Sliced almonds
    2 tablespoons
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    3 tablespoons
  • Sherry vinegar
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment; pit and halve 6 ounces cherries, thinly slice 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion, trim 12 ounces green beans, mince 1 garlic clove, and chop 1/4 cup Italian parsley.
  2. Toss 12 ounces green beans and 4 ounces sliced onion with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on the prepared pan; roast for 8 minutes.
  3. Brush 12 ounces sockeye salmon with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Move the vegetables aside, place the 12 ounces salmon on the pan, and roast everything for 8–11 minutes, until the salmon reaches 145°F at its thickest point.
  4. While the salmon roasts, combine 6 ounces halved cherries, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, 3 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; let the salsa stand for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven and rest the 12 ounces roasted salmon for 5 minutes while the 12 ounces green beans and 4 ounces onion remain warm on the pan.
  6. Divide the 12 ounces roasted salmon, 12 ounces green beans, and 4 ounces onion between two plates; spoon half the prepared cherry salsa over each serving and finish each plate with 1/2 tablespoon chopped parsley.

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