Chicken and zhug with citrus-romaine salad

In order to bring you the best organic produce, some ingredients may differ from those depicted.

Chicken and zhug with citrus-romaine salad

Mediterranean, Paleo, Carb-Conscious, Family-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Lean & Clean

2 Servings, 440 Calories/Serving

20 Minutes

The herb-packed Middle Eastern condiment zhug is like chimichurri with a mildly spicy kick. Its flavor pops on seared chicken breasts, alongside a bright citrus-romaine salad.

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1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)
Sun Basket is proud to source the organic ingredients indicated below. On the rare occasion we are unable to meet our organic promise, we'll put a note in your bag.
  • 4 or 5 sprigs organic fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 or 5 sprigs organic fresh cilantro
  • Sun Basket zhug spice blend (coriander - cumin - cardamom - cayenne - cloves)
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1 organic orange
  • ¼ pound organic grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 head organic Artisan romaine or other lettuce
  • Sun Basket sherry vinaigrette base (sherry vinegar - whole grain mustard)
Shine from the Inside Out
Tired after spending the day soaking up the warm summer rays? Satisfy your hunger—and thirst!—with a refreshing citrus-romaine salad. Bursting with vitamin C, oranges, parsley, and tomatoes also contain antioxidants that protect your cells and skin.
Grill It
Prepare a medium-hot fire on one side of a grill. Set the chicken breasts on the grill directly over the heat and cook, turning once, until starting to brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to indirect heat, close the grill, and cook without turning until lightly charred and cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 440, Protein: 37g (74% DV), Fiber: 5g (20% DV), Total Fat: 24g (37% DV), Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g (18% DV), Cholesterol: 95mg (32% DV), Sodium: 140mg (6% DV), Carbohydrates: 19g (6% DV), Total Sugars: 9g, Added Sugars: 0g (0% DV).

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

1

Make the zhug

  • Strip the parsley leaves from the stems; coarsely chop the leaves.
  • Coarsely chop the cilantro.
In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, cilantro, zhug spice blend, and 4 teaspoons [2 TBL plus 2 tsp] oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand while you prepare the rest of the meal.

2

Cook the chicken

  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel; season generously with salt and pepper.
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 to 2 teaspoons oil until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, turning occasionally, until firm and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Do not clean the pan.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the citrus-romaine salad.

3

Make the citrus-romaine salad

  • Using your hands or a sharp knife, peel the orange; cut the fruit crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices, then, if desired, cut the slices into quarters. Discard any seeds.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half.
  • Trim the root end from the romaine; coarsely chop the leaves.
In a large bowl, stir together the sherry vinaigrette base and 1 tablespoon [2 TBL] oil; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the orange, tomatoes, and romaine and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve

Transfer the citrus-romaine salad and chicken to individual plates. Top the chicken with the zhug and serve.
Kids Can!
  • Strip the parsley leaves.
  • Stir the zhug.
  • Peel the orange by hand.
  • Assemble the salad.
  • Top the chicken with the zhug.