Memphis Seasoned Chicken with Sauteed Rainbow Chard

Some New Flavors & Just 20 Minutes

Produce: Duncan Family Farms, Goodyear AZ
Protein: fresh and easy

Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Clean Up: Skillet, tongs, chef knife, cutting board, garlic mill, garlic peeler
Tim's Additions: butter, paprika, yellow radishes




Tonight's dinner was an example of trying new things. Got a hold of some rainbow chard and yellow radishes from Duncan Family farms. Rainbow chard is a leafy green veggies that is sometimes used in Mediterranean cooking. I suppose you could eat it raw - no my thing but, to each their own. Since this was straight from the field a total wash and rinse was in order before doing anything.

Yes - they are radishes...I think

While we are washing produce, let's clean off the yellow radishes.  I've never thought of radishes much before but, these were different.  Not a bad different mind you, just a bit crisper and zestier than a normal radish.  Honestly, not knowing what in the heck else to do with them, these just get sliced and set on the plate.

For the chard, heat some EVOO and butter, add sliced garlic (I probably should have minced it but, I was feeling lazy) in a large skillet.  Remove the chard from their stems...I've read this cooks like asparagus - I opted for an asparagus free night. Break down into manageable pieces and cook down in the skillet adding it bunches in parts.  It cooks down just like spinach (which I actually don't like cooked down) and I added a bit of paprika once I added the last bunch to the skillet.

The chicken was easier - pull it out of the package and throw it on the preheated grill (don't forget to turn the flames down to medium so that you don't char the chicken). This packaged offering is boneless, skinless, chicken breasts with a dry rub, sweet tomato, and vinegar sauce.  Here's another tip for grilling - cook to temperature, not time - so flip the meat in quarter temperature intervals.

Granted - this took a bit longer than the 15 minute standard but, the farm-to-table produce has such a vivid taste - you just cannot believe it - definitely worth the extra effort. 

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