On the menu this week is Chicken Tenders with Balsalmic Vinegar Glaze, and I've got to toot my own horn here and say these were restaurant worthy. Like sooooo amazingly good I can see making them every week. I got the recipe from my Oxygen Magazine Fat-Blasting Food Guide. It's on display at Target until 4/3/12. Great recipes packed inside.
You need:
olive oil
12 oz. chicken tenders
black pepper,
1 tsp minced garlic
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1. Heat some olive oil and add chicken tenders. Season with pepper and cook through approximately 7 minutes. Set aside. 2. Reduce heat and add garlic and saute one minute. Then add vinegar, honey and chicken broth. Simmer scraping the bottom of the pan for 1 minute. 3. Return chicken to the pan, stirring to coat chicken with the glaze. Heat through and serve.
Such an easy peasy recipe. Have you ever had the chicken tenders from Cracker Barrel? Reminds me of them. SO GOOD!!!! Don't forget to link up at the bottom of this post.
Had to share my sweet girl's b-day with you.
Then it was on to Mulan rehearsals...
Where complete chaos reigned. I'm working backstage doing hair and make-up. Needless to say getting 68 kids ready in full make-up, intricate costumes and braids is a challenge. Have to admit we are really having fun though. It's a great feeling to be a part of something special.
We are making memories here. We are building roots. My big chick will never forget what she was doing on her 12th birthday and neither will I. BTW don't ya just love my whacked out hair?? The two tone, wispy fake braid look should be my new everyday do...ha;)
The play begins tonight and goes through next Sunday...there are 9 performances. If you live in the Richmond, VA area you should definitely come check it out. You can buy tickets here. They have all worked so hard. The sets, costumes and lighting are amazing. What a talented bunch of kids!! HERE WE GO:)
403. SHOWTIME!
404. surprises
405. reliving youth a bit
406. yummy chicken dinners
407. keeping busy...really really busy
31 comments so far...:
Looks yummy. Too bad I don't eat chicken. I wish I was a food blogger. I love to cook, but I'm not so good at the images. :)
That chicken does look amazing! You guys have fun this weekend, the show sounds awesome!
Oh, Becky, this made my heart smile and brought back so many sweet memories of me and our girl. She was in so many plays and it was so much fun and we both have such fond memories of those days.
Your daughter is so adorable, such a contagious smile - just like her Momma.
Oh, and I love the sounds of the recipe and I do love the plate that you served it on. I'm such a dish freak! Happy, happy weekend and keep making those memories!
The chicken recipe looks wonderful, but the best part of this post was seeing your precious daughter's birthday surprise! What a blessing. You're right - she will never forget this. And from what I see of your family, every birthday there will be special. 8-)
i made a recipe this week that i was going to link, but the picture was UGLY and no one would ever want to make it. this next week i will do better.
oh, big chick's birthday room looks so gorgeous! how special it must have been for her.
and the show! so many exciting things. you rock the braids. i'm thrilled for your girl.
Um, YUM! I do believe I will have to try this recipe as well.
I shared another one. Potatoes are healthy, right? :)
Hope you and Big Chick have fun this weekend with the show!
Mmmmm.....I am SO making this this weekend!!! I am a good cook, if I do say so myself, but I get stuck in a rut, love getting new ideas!!
Have a great weekend with the play, sounds like a blast! Happy Birthday to Big Chick, it was my youngest ones birthday this week as well...sweet 16. (gosh, Im getting old).
I made some chicken last night for dinner, minus the honey and it was WONDERFUL! So glad to hear your girl had such a fun birthday...y'all definitely know how to party it up! :) Best of luck to her in her performance...hope she breaks a leg (not literally, of course!)! Love your 'do'!
That sounds fantastic! Also, happy birthday to your daughter! :-)
Wonderful stuff you have going on!! Chicken looks great:)
I just watched my daughters 2nd grade play Dragon Tails on VHS, with my nephews she played the tail of the dragon and at the curtain call she came out with the The end sign so cute, She's 23 now. What a blast big chick must be having with her mommy by her side must make her feel extra special. As they say in the theater break a leg.
Ps your dish looks yummy!
It's been ANOTHER crazy week for me. I'm praying for things to start slowing down. But I'm loving reading all the recipes for Feed Your Family Friday!! :o)
Can't wait to hear all the good reviews for the play!
Your Big Chick is adorable! LOVE the black & white of her!!! And I think you should go for the braids....hahaha! So FUN!
Thanks for the recipe...yummy! I'll be trying this one for sure!!!
Good luck and many blessings for 9 amazing performances!
What cherished memories you are making :)
Yum~chicken is almost all I ever cook! Way to be a great Mama! LOVE the pics and the chandelier and the braids!
that chicken looks sooo god - i LOVE balsamic anything! gotta try that one... :)
I've just posted my first ever Friday dish! PS- love your daughter's freckles across the bridge of her nose- adorable! Rx
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i just love this.
that pic of your daughter in costume is priceless! well, they all are. :)
blessings to you for a wonderful weekend!
xo
to the birthday girl: break a leg!
Been following your journey and it's good to hear roots are being grown! :)
The chicken looks EASY and delish!
You rocked those braids...totally pulled it off!!!
I wish I weren't umpteen hundred miles away...I would LOVE to see this play! I love that kind of stuff! Good luck and have a great time!
Yummy! That sounds delish. You have a beautiful family! Good luck to your daughter, what a fun thing to be a part of- great memories being made for sure :)
~lily
yummy!
and you are ADORABLE. love the braids xo
I want to link up with you but I never remember until it's already Friday. My life has been super crazy lately and I'm not as orgainized as I like to be right now. Love the recipe though. It looks easy and yummy. Can't beat that. Happy birthday to your sweet Chickie and happy weekend to you.
Goosebumps to think
that while I type, you
are at OPENING NIGHT!!!
Hope it goes amazingly,
wonderfully, beautifully
WELL!
This recipe sounds amazing.
I have a yummy/easy recipe
to share with you, too.
Didn't blog about it, but
it's yours, if you want it : )
Happy Weekend,
xx Suzanne
Just catching up after a week away - love the pictures of Big Chick. Her face is so expressive. My Big Chick (she is 11) had a chance to be in ourhigh school play last year and it was an amazing experience for both us. Good luck with all of the performances.
By the way, wehave the same chandelier in her room except we painted it orange!
Take care Laura
She looks so much like her Mama. I love her smile. I love that you are there with the kids. I love that. You are making a huge difference. So spectacular. I don't know why this made me cry but it did!
Sending love. And a hug : ) XO
The dinner looked fast and yummy! Just my style. Your dragons look perfect!
love all those balloons for her birthday!!
she looked beautiful in her mulan outfit....can't wait to see more pictures!!!!!
Good eats & good times...you can't beat that!
First of all -- thanks for the yummy recipe, Becky! I'm making it this week!
Second -- you are adorable in those braids! (But then again, you'd look adorable however you did your hair.) :)
Third -- I'm so excited for your daughter! I hope it all went well tonight and the play was a complete success!
xoxo laurie
belated happy birthday to big chick!!
xo
I love, love how you do birthdays. I'm going to make that chicken!
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