Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Day 3: Tired Chicken




This is my go-to meal when I know I’m not going to want to do anything complicated.  I took the other half of the tomatoes from yesterday’s risotto to make a nice mozzarella and tomato salad.  I simply cut the grape tomatoes in half and sprinkled some olive oil, pepper, and balsamic on top as well as some fresh mozzarella.  I find Whole Foods brand Mozzarella to be one of the best finds.  I took another chicken breast out of the freezer last night so that it would be ready when I got home tonight.  I seasoned it with olive oil, balsamic, cumin, oregano, and paprika and then left it in the fridge while I went to the gym.  I stuck it in the oven at 350° for 40 min and it was perfectly juicy when I took it out.

I find my two most important cooking elements to be an 8” Pyrex baking pan and a roll of aluminum foil.  I hate doing dishes and washing the baking pan after is not an easy task.  I use the aluminum foil to extend the life of my baking pan.  It makes cooking nightly a little less of a chore.  I suggest getting a good kind of aluminum foil that doesn’t rip easily since that will defeat the whole purpose!

Sometimes you just have to stick with your old faithful!  Look for something new and exciting Friday morning.  I will be skipping tomorrow night.      

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