Warm, spice-rubbed chicken meets a cool, citrusy couscous salad—creating a contrast in temperature that keeps each bite fresh and unexpected. The chicken gets a hit of lemon pepper before it’s seared and roasted for tenderness, while the salad layers fluffy Israeli couscous with marinated yellow cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, and chives. A basil-garlic vinaigrette—built from slow-roasted confit garlic and Champagne vinegar—brings a herby, mellow richness.
Chef David Adan has been cooking French-inspired cuisine for a third of his life. He has deep respect for Japanese food as well. Growing up in a Hispanic household, Adan learned firsthand how to balance food by learning from his father's cooking. The traditional recipes from Mexico, which his parents shared with him, bred his love for food. Adan promises to always use nutritious ingredients to create meals that will surprise and delight his clients. His mission: To cook food with key sources of vitamins and minerals to fuel you throughout the day.