Craving some finer fare, but left with only the college-girl ingredients in her apartment pantry, the Caviar Contessa got to thinking (classy things only), and decided to serve up some apples with her usual baked chicken (perfected by her highness the Barefoot Contessa). And the end result? Fabulosity of course! If you're looking for a way to have your chicken not in nugget form, EAT this (delish.delish.delish). Not only will its serving of apples keep the doctor away, it is sure to impress others with it's perceived fanciness. Easy+fancy=you cannot go wrong.
Ingredients:
(eating for one)
-1 Boneless, skinless chicken breast (defrosted)
-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
-1 Tablespoons Honey
-2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
-1 Apple (any variety)
-2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
-Dash of Salt
-One Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
What to Do:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Rinse chicken thoroughly, place on ungreased cookie sheet
- (Prepare chicken) Rub with olive oil, honey, and balsamic. Season with salt 'n peppa. Top with Parmesan.
- Rinse and thinly slice whole apple, and place atop chicken and in pan (drizzle with balsamic at your discretion)
- Bake! *350 degrees for 40-45 minutes until chicken is cooked and succulent
- Let rest (study, watch Bravo, live life-- actually don't let rest this long)
- Enjoy! I served my apple-y deliciousness atop a bed of fresh farmer's market arugula drizzled with a wee bit of balsamic, but the chicken is seriously good...even by itself, so eat it as you will. The apples really make this something, something that you must try for yourself.
College Contessas Rating: Can you say platform stiletto? YUM!
Glad to see that moving off campus has provided some serious epicurean stimulation. Also terrific to read that no beer was in the recipe... What's up with that? An actual recipe for college students to actually make with real food and non convenience store ingredients. Super amazing and creative...
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.... Please keep culinating you contessa girls!