The Hungry Wife

I found this recipe for Italian Chicken in a cookbook my husband bought me at his work. It is a collection of recipes from various people he works with, and I must say, these Information Systems people know how to cook. I’m going to share with you a recipe for Italian Chicken that is extremely easy to prepare (it only has 4 ingredients), and tastes pretty darn good.

It was about almost 7pm and I hadn’t started dinner or really even thought about what we could eat yet.  The household was getting hungry. I needed to come up with something quick, and this is exactly what I was looking for. When you want something to eat that doesn’t require a lot of effort, this Italian Chicken is it. The recipe calls for feta cheese, but honestly, I think you could use whatever you have available. Of course, mozzarella would be the most “Italian”, but the feta does bring a really nice taste to the chicken. An extra flavor to kick it up a bit.

Italian Chicken, continued…

We love this Savory Chicken Squares recipe and think you will as well.  I love finding different ways to cook up chicken, and there are many.

At first glance this Savory Chicken Squares recipe might seem a little strange and even intimidating if you don’t normally wrap you food up in toasty dough.  Let me put your fears to rest, this is a simple dish that has a traditional comfort food taste.  It cooks up quick if you have the chicken pre-cooked.

You can also add a little variety to this recipe by maybe adding some Swiss cheese to chicken mixture, using turkey or ham, or some additional veggies like celery or carrots.  I’ve have also seen similar recipes that use phyllo dough, so have some fun with it.

If your a busy person/family that does not normally have a lot of time to mess with making dinners, it is a good idea to keep some cooked chicken breasts in your freezer in order to whip up quick meals.  I simply boil chicken breasts in a pot of water and then cube them, and place them well protected in the freezer.  They will keep for a little bit, and this way when you don’t have the time bake or grill your chicken, you can take the cooked chicken out and use it in a recipe like this.

Savory Chicken Squares, continued…

I am very happy to say that dinner tonight was a complete success.  Grilled Herb Mustard Chicken Quarters are amazing, and will turn even the most skeptical eater, into a grilled chicken lover.  I have made this chicken several times before, and it is always a crowd pleaser.  It is a nice alternative to all those BBQ chicken recipes out there.

When grilling chicken, sometimes chicken breast can get a little dry.  By using chicken quarters, leaving on the skin, the meat will stay super juicy and delicious.  To cut down on the fat, you can use skinless quarters or chicken breasts, cooking at a lower temperature to keep everything nice and moist.  The Herb Mustard marinade is also wonderful on pork chops.  Next time you fire up that grill, give this a try.

Herb Mustard Chicken Quarters, continued…