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Catalina Chicken



Morsels of Life - Catalina Chicken




I’m sure more than one of us has had the kind of teacher or admired mentor who abides by this one phrase, “Keep it simple, stupid.” Mine was a brilliant Ph.D. chemistry instructor in high school, a no-nonsense, straight-talking woman with a sonorous Southern accent. She was a cross between Judge Judy and your sweet, old Baptist grandma. I often find myself attempting elaborate and complex recipes, as if it increased culinary street cred or affirmed some level of mastery in the kitchen, but from time to time, I recall my chemistry teacher with arms crossed saying, “Keep it simple, stupid.” In that same spirit, I decided to tackle this chicken with something easy and tasty. You can't get much more simple than two ingredients (both of which are in the name)! :P



 
Catalina Chicken
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A simple chicken dish with the sweet tanginess of Catalina dressing.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 14 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings



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Methods:


  1. (optional) Marinate chicken. I tried it both with and without marinating, and you could taste a difference, but it was good either way. Another option (my preferred method) is to freeze the chicken in a bag with the Catalina Dressing - less planning/thinking ahead required - just take it out and cook when you want!

  2. Bake at 425F until cooked through and skin crispy.

  3. Remember that simple can be tasty too!


6 comments:

  1. Medifast CouponsSeptember 26, 2011

    I have a very similar chicken recipe using dressing, but what a good idea to actually freeze when I am putting away the groceries all ready for when I want it. Thanks, gonna try and see.

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  2. Medifast CouponsSeptember 30, 2011

    Turned out great, again thanks, family loved.

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  3. I love the marinade... it makes the chicken so easy to make. Please share this on my foodie friday party today.

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  4. Just take it out of the freezer, and you're good to go. Perfect when you need a quick meal!

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