Weekly Meal Deal: Citrus Herb Chicken

I am not going to lie!  I am tired!  It just seems like the days are running together with very little time in between.  I know that I am not getting as much done as I should.  I have a sick kid, and that never makes a day easy!

So, I am going back to that old reliable chicken that we were all so glad to get on sale for $1.99/lb the other week!  I am telling you. Chicken is one of my go to meats!  It is so easy and versatile.  I always buy a ton when it goes on sale and I stuff it in the freezer.

I am all for quick, cheap, and super simple clean up!  This meal has all of those elements.  It is so easy I feel kind of guilty for not making a bigger mess in the kitchen OK….No I don’t, but it sounded good! This week, your hubby could even help out with dinner! It’s that easy.

Here is the meal deal for the week!

Citrus Herb Chicken

Citrus Herb Chicken Printable Version

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tsps dried basil
• 1 TBSP Citrus peel ( Lemon, Lime, or Orange)
• ½ tsp. salt
• Pepper to taste
• Bell pepper, squash, other veggie (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees, or grill to medium high heat.

Center one chicken breast on a small sheet of aluminum foil (about 9×12).  Repeat for each one.

Combine basil, citrus peel, and salt; Sprinkle over the chicken.

Top with veggies, or slice of citrus.

Bring up foil sides.  Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.

Bake 16-18 minutes on a cookie sheet in over or grill 11-13 minutes in covered grill, or until chicken is cooked through.

Serve with rice, potatoes, veggies, whatever your heart desires!

TIP

You can alternate herbs and citrus.  Use Cilantro and lime, or Oregano and Lemon.  There are a million combos!

Tagged as: Chicken, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, lemon, orange, recipes, Weekly Meal Deal