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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner-Mustard and Balsamic

Posted on May 27, 2015 | 2 comments

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Chicken in Marinade for 1/2 hour


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Chicken finished cooking


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plated chicken


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Lemon and chopped Rosemary

IMG_7545 I made this for dinner the other night and I have to say it was very delicious. I used boneless skinless chicken thighs, of course you can use any cut of chicken you’d like.  All I needed was the chicken and the fresh rosemary.  I had all the other ingredients on hand. You will need to marinate for about 1/2 hour and cooking time is about an hour, no need to marinate over night which is part of what I loved about this recipe.  Balsamic Vinegar and Dijon Mustard and a few other easily obtainable ingredients make this a no fuss recipe.  This recipe is for 8 boneless skinless thighs but feel free to double it up, I used about 10 thighs . It would be perfect on the grill as well. I used my oven and I have to say we both loved this recipe.

The chicken would also be wonderful on day 2 as a leftover in a salad!

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

8 boneless chicken thighs

1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard ( make it heaping)

1/4 cup of Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 cup of Olive Oil

2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice ( I average lemon)

2 Tbsp. Fresh Rosemary chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

app.  1/4 tsp. of kosher salt, I just sprinkled lightly over the chicken and about 6 grinds on the pepper mill. If you’re doubling recipe you will obviously need more salt and pepper

Directions:

In a bowl, combine the mustard, vinegar, garlic, rosemary and lemon juice. Slowly add in the olive oil with the mixture while you whisk–to emulsify.

Place the chicken in a container or Pyrex  (don’t use metal). I sprinkled about 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt over the chicken tops.  Pour the marinade over the chicken. I left it out for 1/2 hour and let it marinate, you can refrigerate it.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Transfer the chicken to a sprayed ( cooking spray ) baking dish and empty any remaining sauce on top of it.

Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour , or until the chicken is cooked through. It got a nice crust without drying out the chicken after one hour. Depending on your oven and the size of your chicken 1 hour should do it. If you’re working with breasts you’ll have to cut into chicken after 50 minutes to check for doneness depending on the size of your breasts. Haven’t tried it on the grill yet but I can’t imagine this would be anything but delicious, just don’t burn it up!!!!!!

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Orange Chicken

Posted on May 21, 2015 | 1 comment

Orange chicken served with rice and beans

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Chicken Cutlets dredged in flour and paprika

 

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Rosemary and Garlic in Pan

 

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Finished Product–Orange Chicken

 

IMG_7436 IMG_7438 IMG_7442 Once again I took this recipe from the inimitable Jessica Seinfeld. I just love her recipes mostly because they are so easy and so delicious. This one is pretty easy to make with very few ingredients. Just make sure to get yourself some fresh rosemary, some fresh garlic and use fresh orange juice! This is a must and I used some oranges for a very simple garnish.

Get Cooking and Enjoy!

Ingredients:

*recipe as is will probably serve 4 , 2 cutlets a piece

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon paprika

4 cloves garlic–I chopped garlic, if you prefer just smash it and leave in larger pieces that you can remove right before serving or just leave in the sauce. We like garlic so I chopped it. Up to you, both ways are fine.

3 sprigs fresh rosemary

3 Tablespoons olive oil, plus extra if necessary– I used 4 because I cleaned out pan after chicken cutlets cooked up.

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, ( probably 1 large juicy orange)

1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions:

Rinse off chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with the salt and pepper. In a large bowl combine the flour and paprika. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess flour, and place on a clean plate. Smash and peel the garlic and chop into small pieces or leave the garlic smashed and if you like you can remove it just before you serve or leave whole smashed cloves in the sauce, it’s really a personal preference. Wash the rosemary , pat dry, and pull the leaves from the sprigs. It should be about 2 Tablespoons.

Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat on to medium. Add the olive oil and heat until it shimmers ( about a minute) Using tongs, add the chicken, and cook 5 – 7 minutes per side more until browned and cooked through. You can cut through the thickest part to make sure it is cooked through) Transfer to a clean plate or platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm while you prepare the sauce.

I actually wiped the skillet clean and started with another tablespoon of oil for the sauce. I found the skillet cleaner this way. When pan cooled down a little bit I wiped it dry with a clean paper towel. Then proceed with the next step. Add in the garlic, stirring until golden brown, 1 – 2 minutes. Stir in the rosemary and let cook for about a minute. Now add the orange juice and broth. Let simmer and stir up all the brown bits that may be stuck to the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the sauce starts to thicken a bit, about 5 minutes. Taste for salt, I added a little bit.

To serve I placed on platter and spooned the sauce over the chicken and added some orange slices.

Enjoy!!

 

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Chicken in One Pot with Garlic, Tomatoes and Potatoes

Posted on January 8, 2015 | 4 comments
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chicken nestled in the baking pan with vegetables

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cut up potatoes, tomatoes, fresh thyme and pieces of smashed garlic.

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finished product–crispy chicken with delicious veggies

You all know by now how very much I love one pot meals. I am talking about everything goes in one pan into the oven and cooks. Not slow cooked just regular meals in one pan!!!!! So simple to prepare , you’ll look like you really know what you’re doing and so delicious to eat. This one got a ringing endorsement from Joel and he’s as fussy as they come. This one should be perfect for whole family and should serve 4 . This is what I did.

*you’ll need a large baking dish, I used a ceramic one as shown. Pyrex works well here as well.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs.  Yukon gold potatoes ( I used about 4 for just the 2 of us ) peeled and cut into about 8 pieces each potato, you’ll want potatoes to be uniform in size so they all cook the same amount of time

6 cloves of garlic smashed ( take the whole garlic clove and whack it with the back of the knife and then remove skin)

1 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes

2 Tablespoons olive oil

app. 12 sprigs of fresh thyme

app. 1 – 2 teaspoons of kosher salt for potatoes and chicken

app. 1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

*1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper–we love the heat but if you don’t just omit

1 whole chicken cut up in 8’s or 10’s , I ask butcher to remove the backbone and cut into 8’s or 10’s. App. 3-4 lbs. total

Directions:

Preheat the oven with the oven rack in the middle to 425 degrees.

Spray the baking dish with a cooking spray (Pam) I mean you want the baking dish to clean up easy right?

Peel the potatoes and cut up into bite size pieces. Add to the sprayed baking dish . Smash and peel the garlic. Rinse the tomatoes and add as well along with the thyme.

Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and app. 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and the crushed red pepper. Toss it all together with your clean bare hands and spread into a single layer.

Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken with app. 3/4 teaspoon  and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. I am pretty liberal with the salt here because I feel chicken can be rather bland. Use at your own discretion and what works best for you and your family. Place the chicken amongst the vegetables , see my pictures for how I did it. Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender. App. 50-60 minutes.

*A little note on the chicken. I checked my chicken after 50 minutes and it was done so I removed to a plate and covered with aluminum foil to keep warm . I placed potatoes back in oven for another 10 mins. or so till they were done. Delicious! the tomatoes burst and were perfect served alongside the chicken and potatoes.

*to check doneness of chicken–a meat thermometer inserted into the breast at middle part should read 160 degrees.

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Honey Roasted Chicken – Holiday Chicken

Posted on September 18, 2014 | Leave a comment

DSCN4234DSCN4234this recipe was actually given to me by my daughter Jennifer.  She has made it numerous times. always to raves from the family. I am going to make it this year for Rosh Hashana and it is so perfect for Passover.  It is a delicious chicken dish made with honey so it so appropriate for the jewish new year! sweet and savory as our new year should be! enjoy it.  if anyone out there has some holiday ideas i’d love to hear about them. pay attention to cooking directions as you will not be preheating oven!!!!!!

Ingredients:

1 stick butter or margarine

1/2 cup minced yellow onion

2 large cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup Dijon Mustard

1/2 cup mild honey

1 teaspoon kosher salt

a rounded teaspoon curry powder

2 tablespoons peach or mango chutney ( available in most supermarkets)

small handful of dried currants or chopped dark raisins

2 roasting chickens  cut up in 8’s or you can cut recipe in 1/2 and use 1 chicken and 1 roasting pan

Directions:

you will need 2 shallow baking sheets with 1 inch rims ( you may be able to get it on 1 large sheet)Spray baking sheets well with cooking spray.

to make sauce:

Melt butter/margarine in a heavy 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. while it is bubbling, saute onion and garlic until softened, about 3 – 5 minutes. add remaining ingredients except for chicken and stir until well combined. heat until warm throughout and set aside to cool slightly.

to prepeare chicken:

I would spray each baking sheet with pam cooking spray first

Rinse and pat chicken dry . (each piece) dip each piece in honey mixture, coating chicken completely. lay chicken pieces ( skin side up) on baking sheets. spoon any remaining sauce over chicken.

To Bake Chicken:

place chicken in a cold oven, turn heat to 400 degrees and bake for one hour. if you are using 2 baking sheets , roast in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and switch shelf positions 1/2 way through the cooking time.

to serve:

Transfer chicken to a warmed serving platter and serve . this chicken is good hot, at room temp. and cold out of fridge the next day.

*if you cannot find peach or mango chutney ( I found it at Whole Foods) Stonewall Kitchen Brand , you can use Peach Jam, Apricot Jam, etc. Probably Saucy Susan would work. Use your imagination and don’t kill yourself trying to find the chutney. I think the chutney would give it a bit more kick, and cut the sweet, but either one will be fine.

Happy Holiday from my Kitchen to Yours

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Rosemary Grilled Chicken

Posted on August 15, 2014 | 1 comment

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photo 2 (2)Sometimes you just want a “no recipe” recipe. This is more of a throw it together when you don’t know what to cook kind of thing. I was in Whole Foods and was looking for inspiration saw some Rosemary in the Herbs section and headed over to the butcher. I asked the butcher ( and this is important here) to remove back bone and cut whole chicken in 1/2. You can butterfly but I find that chickens cut in half are easier to manage. All you need is olive oil, kosher (coarse salt) and freshly ground black pepper and there you have it. I grilled mine outdoors but you could even do it in the oven if you had to. It cooks in about 20 – 25 minutes and it is delicious. I marinate it for about an hour before I cook it. I served it with fresh heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, just a perfect summer meal.

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken–back bone removed and split in half

Olive Oil

Kosher Salt –sea salt any coarse salt–be generous because chicken needs it

Freshly Ground Black Pepper just because it’s s much better tasting

Fresh Rosemary–about a tablespoon chopped–or a little more , it really needs the flavoring so be generous with the seasonings

Directions:

About an hour before I am going to cook it, I take chicken out of fridge. I pat it dry with some paper towels. Then I take a little olive oil at a time and brush all over the outside of each 1/2 of chicken. I  generously sprinkle kosher salt, pepper and chopped rosemary. Using my clean hands I rub the chicken all over. Let it sit for about an hour at room temperature before cooking.

I heat up grill on high. Place chicken on grill skin side down and lower grill temperature a little bit. I set the timer for five minutes and then flip them over. Cook on the other side for about 10 minutes and then cook for about 5 minutes on the skin side,  20 minutes is usually good , cut into thigh for clear juice to run. If you need a bit more time put back on but watch it. Dry over done chicken is not OK.

Perfect Dinner served with grilled local corn, mozzarella and tomatoes and some roasted sweet potatoes.

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Chicken and Rigatoni in One Pot–One Pot Pasta

Posted on August 6, 2014 | 3 comments

photo 2 photo 3 photo 4 (2) photo 5 (2) photo photo 2 (2) photo 1I must say that the first time I saw this recipe for one-pot pasta I was hesitant. I read up on it and found out that the actual recipe for this one-pot pasta hailed from Puglia.  I did do my homework here and found out that yes they do this in Italy and original recipe was from there.  I have made 2 versions of this type of pasta and all I can say is yum. I will also add that you need to be a little bit more attentive during the cooking but the result was fabulous. We loved the creaminess and the pasta came out perfectly al dente.  You just don’t want to overcook it, taste for doneness and sit down and eat. It was delicious the next day cold out of fridge as well. Give this one a try you won’t be sorry. Joel was very happy with the clean-up detail as well because it was one pot! Whole thing took under an hour from start to finish. One pan, people!!! dry noodles, sauce ingredients, water, wine a few good things and you’ve got a delicious impressive dinner.

*I used my large Le Creuset pot. A large skillet would work fine here as well.

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

5 cloves of garlic, chopped

app. 1 – 1 1/2 lbs. of chicken breast, cut into small chunks. Just buy a regular package of chicken breasts and cut them up as I did ( see photos)

2 large roasted red peppers, sliced into thin slices ( straight out of the jar) see photos

6 cherry peppers, chopped and de-seeded , you can use hot if you like it spicy or just mild cherry peppers which is what I used (straight out of the jar) see photos

1 cup water, you will probably add about 1/2 cup more but you should start out with a cup

1 lb. rigatoni, I like the way the rigatoni works of course penne or another type of macaroni will work just fine

1 cup white wine, use what you have open as long as it’s not a sweet wine

1 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes

1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, more for serving

1/2 stick unsalted butter

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons fresh basil torn, you’ll want to add a little more at the end of cooking as well.

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt

Crushed red pepper flakes, optional. If you like the heat add a little bit during cooking and you can always add more at end. 1/4 teaspoon to start is good.

Directions:

In a large skillet type of pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add in the garlic and chicken . Saute the chicken until it is just browned on the outside but not cooked through.

Stir in the roasted red peppers and cherry peppers, and sauté for another minute or so. Add in the crushed tomatoes and wine. Add in the water and the raw pasta and bring to a low boil. If you need more water you’ll know at this point , add a bit more water (a little at a time) Continue to cook, stirring very often, until the pasta has cooked to al dente , it will take anywhere from 15- 20 minutes. Taste pasta and judge how much longer it needs.

When pasta is done to your liking, reduce heat to low and add in the butter, basil and salt. When the butter is completely melted into the past, add in the cream and the cheese. Let simmer on low for another ten minutes or so, stirring occasionally. Top with additional cheese, basil and red pepper flakes if you like.

Serve warm.

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Chicken and Potatoes in one Pan

Posted on June 27, 2014 | Leave a comment

photo 1 (2) photo 1 (3) photo 3 (2) photo 3 photo 4 (2) photo 4  I happen to be a huge fan of one pot meals as all of you who follow me know by now.   I love how easy it is to clean up afterwards and how easy it is to cook it all up in one pan.  The chicken crisped up beautifully and the potatoes were out of this world.  The coriander flavor is very strong and is very distinct. If you know ahead of time that you’re not a fan I guess this one isn’t for you although I would maybe try it with a rub of spices like paprika, garlic powder and salt and pepper.  The cooking method is important here, you’ll need a large oven-proof skillet. Give this one a try you won’t be sorry. It tasted as good as it looks. Enjoy and thanks to Jessica Seinfeld for another great recipe.

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The Can’t Cook Book by Jessica Seinfeld

Ingredients:

1 yellow onion sliced into thin slices

1/2 cup water

app. 5 medium-sized Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes ( 1 1/4 lbs. app. )

1 Tablespoon olive oil

2 Tablespoons fresh Rosemary Leaves ( I used about 3 sprigs)

1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

4 bone-in , skin-on chicken thighs (small ones) app. 1 1/4- 1 1/2 lbs.

4 chicken drumsticks (app. 1 lb.)

1 Tablespoon ground coriander

Directions:

Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Get out a large oven-proof skillet.

Thinly slice the onion and scatter over the bottom of skillet. I sprayed with cooking spray first as I always do. Add the water over the onions. Wash but don’t peel potatoes and slice them into 1/4″ rounds. Lay the potato slices right over the onions, over-lapping as necessary. Drizzle with the olive oil. Wash and dry the rosemary sprigs and sprinkle over the potatoes , just the leaves which you’ll pull from the rosemary sprigs. Sprinkle 1 tsp. salt and  1/4 tsp. of pepper as well.

I wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. In a small bowl you will combine the coriander and the remaining 1/2 tsp. of Salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Using your hands rub the spices all over the chicken on both sides. Lay the chicken , skin side up, over the potatoes. Remember to always wash your hands after handling raw chicken and before touching any other foods you may come in contact with.

Roast until the chicken is cooked through, you can always cut into a piece to make sure it’s no longer pink. The potatoes should be tender after about an hour. These were some delicious potatoes! Perfection on a plate.

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Chicken , Rice and Peas in One Pot

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photophoto 3 (68) photo 3 (69)photo 1 (84) photo 1 (82)I made this for dinner last night and was so very pleased with the outcome. It was so very easy and so very easy to clean up. I love one-pot meals and so will you. Even though it’s grilling season , I had seen this recipe in Jessica Seinfeld’s “The Can’t Cookbook” and felt compelled to make it.  I love this book and it works for those of us who can cook and I am sure it is a great book for those who can’t.  This was a little bit of prep and then I set the timer and walked away. Love. I made a few changes and if you’d like you can view her “original”  recipe through the link on my blog. Thanks again to Jessica Seinfeld for the great tips and great recipes. This one is a winner. I used thighs and they’re our personal favorite. The chicken was moist and perfect.

www.doitdelicious.com and her cookbook is The Can’t Cookbook

Ingredients are nothing exotic and all readily available in most supermarkets.

Ingredients:

serves 4

8 small bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (app. 2 1/2 lbs.)

Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper for Chicken

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil ( Extra-Virgin)

3 cloves garlic, chopped finely

grated zest of 1 small lemon and save lemon to cut up into wedges to serve alongside chicken

app. 8 sprigs of fresh thyme ( I probably over did it on the thyme but I had a little extra and like the flavor )

1 1/2 cups brown rice, of course if you prefer use white

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

1 cup frozen peas

Directions:

Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper.  Salt is a personal thing, I would estimate that I use about 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon of salt and recipe calls for a total of 6 turns on the pepper mill. I go for a visual, you want chicken to form a nice crust. Season both sides of chicken.

Place your large enough pot ( see picture) i.e. Le Creuset Pot which is perfection for searing and cooking and can go into the oven . Turn the heat to medium, pour olive oil and heat till it shimmers. Oven temps. vary so adjust accordingly. Using tongs (essential for turning chicken) add the chicken to the hot oil, skin side down, and cook until the skin is browned, app. 10 minutes. Don’t futz with the chicken, let it be for the first 8 mins. or so , then you can look at it. You’ll only cook the other side for a few more minutes, just make sure skin side is brown and crispy.

Add the chopped garlic and thyme sprigs and cook for a minute or so. Add the rice and the chicken broth, water and lemon zest and let come to a boil. Cover the pot , lower the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender, takes about 45 minutes. You’ll want most of the liquid to be absorbed and make sure chicken is cooked through.

Place frozen peas in a strainer (see pic.) and let warm water run over them. Stir the peas into the rice and cook until peas are heated through for about 5 more minutes.

I served with lemon wedges left over from zested lemon, if you’d like you can squeeze a little lemon juice over the top.

Yum.

 

 

 

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Quinoa , Chicken and Veggies

Posted on January 31, 2014 | 2 comments

photo 5 (21)photo 1 (38) photo 1 (40)photo 1 (39)photo 1 (38)photo 3 (30)photo 3 (29)This recipe kind of came together in a very slap-happy sort of way. I had an outline of what I wanted to do and ingredients I wanted to work with and I was very happy with the outcome.  It was actually very very tasty. The secret ingredient here was the Feta cheese without a doubt. I don’t think Joel would have gone for it if not for the feta. The feta just slightly melts into the quinoa and tomatoes with just the perfect consistency and flavor. You can use broccoli but that would have caused a near riot in my house, Joel won’t go near broccoli but he actually ate the zucchini much to my surprise! Don’t leave out the basil leaves or lime juice because they both add a lovely layer of flavor to this dish. I believe this dish qualifies as “healthy” and it is most certainly yummy. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 cup rinsed quinoa ( any kind you like) I used white this time

2 cups chicken broth

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 small onion , chopped

2 skinless , boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips. I didn’t cut pieces too small. You can use stir fry strips if the meat dept. has them already pre-cut into this size, that’s perfect. Whole Foods cut the chicken breast for me. ( a little time saver)

1 zucchini, diced

1 small can diced tomato ( 16 oz.) whole can juice and all (or now they have great little boxes of diced San Marzano tomatoes)

4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

8 fresh basil leaves, you can chop or not. They will shrink up if you leave them whole , it’s up to you.

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions:

Bring the quinoa and chicken broth to a boil in a skillet, reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Simmer until the broth is absorbed, the quinoa is fluffy, about 12 minutes. Just let it simmer a little longer if it’s not ready in 12 minutes. Till it’s fluffy.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet, add the chopped garlic and onion and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken breasts and cook until the chicken is still slightly pink in the middle, about 5 more minutes. Remove the chicken meat and set aside. Pour 2 more tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet and cook and stir in the zucchini, and tomatoes until the zucchini is tender, about 6 – 8 minutes. Return chicken to the pan and lower the heat to a simmer, add in the feta and the basil leaves, and lime juice. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and hot, about 5-10 more minutes. Serve over hot quinoa.

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Easy Peasy Chicken Caprese

Posted on September 1, 2012 | 1 comment

This is one of those recipes that I make that is so super easy. Very few ingredients and other than cutting tomatoes and mozzarella balls, there is very little prep. You gotta love meals like this, especially in the summer when these beautiful heirloom tomatoes are abundant. I really only make this in the summer and it is light and delicious. It makes for a beautiful salad as well and you can serve it at room temperature. I made this tonite since I was tired, and had already bought the bocconcini (mozzarella balls) and chicken. You’re not going to believe how easy this is. It’s amazing!

Ingredients:

1 container marinated bocconcini ( mozzarella balls) you will need the oil from the container to marinate chicken ( it comes in an olive oil marinade with spices)

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves , I buy them pounded thin

Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1 pint heirloom ( if you can get them) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

Directions:

Take bocconcini balls out of the marinade. Cut bocconcini balls in quarters. Transfer about 1/2 of the marinade from bocconcini to a medium size baking dish , add the chicken , salt and pepper the chicken and let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before cooking. If you’d like you can refrigerate , and take out and bring to room temperature before grilling.

Put cheese in a bowl, add the remaining oil marinade and add the cut tomatoes to this bowl. Salt and Pepper to taste, give it a good stir and put in refrigerator till you’re ready to cook chicken. I removed from fridge about 1/2 hour before I cooked the chicken. Just bring it to room temperature.

Grill the chicken over medium high heat , till you get nice grill marks, probably about 8 minutes. You can cut the chicken into smaller pieces and mix with tomatoes and cheese. I just plated up the chicken and put tomato/cheese mixture on the plate. Perfect summer meal.

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