I got out of work early so I hit up Central Market for some fresh groceries. I know not everyone prefers to shop at a Whole Foods/Central Market because it can be a bit pricey, but I really notice a difference in the freshness and quality of the food there. The meat is especially one thing that I'm hesitant to buy at HEB and probably will not do again if I can avoid it. Example- I made a lasagna about a month ago (with 100% fresh or organic ingredients from CM) that was dubbed "the best lasagna I've ever had." I remade it about 2 weeks ago with ingredients from HEB (read: not so fresh mozzarella and definitely not fresh ground sausage) and it was AWFUL. I mean the boy barely touched it, and I don't blame him. The meat was lumpy and way too strong for my taste. I normally do not eat sausage, but it blended in well with the flavors in the first lasagna. Next time I make it I'll be back at CM!
Anyway, I decided to try something new with some ingredients I knew I already had at home. After some digging on AllRecipes.com I found this recipe, originally titled "Caramelized Baked Chicken." Mine was really sticky so I renamed my version "Sticky Chicken." I also made some roasted potatoes (per my own made up recipe) and green beans with a simple garlic butter sauce. Recipes below
Sticky Chicken
- 2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You can really use wings/thighs/anything you want
- 2 TBSP EVOO
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2+ TBSP ketchup
- 1 cup honey
- 1-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 TBSP cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
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M's roasted potatoes:
- 2 small potatoes per person (I used red, but gold work too)
- 1-2 TBSP EVOO
- fresh chopped herbs (or dried). I used fresh rosemary and oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
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Oil a baking sheet ( do not use foil) and spread potatoes in single layer.
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Bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping potatoes halfway through. I just popped these on the bottom rack of the oven under the chicken for the last 40ish minutes. Keep them in longer if you like them more crispy.
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Sweet and Garlicky Green Beans
- 1/2 -1lb. Fresh (or frozen) green beans, depending on # of people
- 1 TBSP butter
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- pinch of pepper
- 1/2-1 tsp fresh lemon juice
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In a saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until tender (1-2 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in sugar, pepper and lemon juice. Toss with green beans and serve.
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Like I said before, the bf really liked this one. In fact, he thanked me for dinner about 5 times and then I got a couple more texts after I got home! :)
I'm always looking for more chicken/easy dinner recipes, so please pass along your favorites!!
M
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