Simple and Delicious Meals

I am currently out of town and although my room comes equipped with a small kitchen, I don’t have access to many cooking tools or ingredients. Last night, I went to the local grocery store in Arlington, VA and I bought a few essential things. I came up with a simple recipe for honey mustard chicken. You’ll need the following equipment: a bowl, a fork, a knife, and a frying pan. You’ll need the following ingredients: one or two chicken breasts, white wine, honey mustard (plain mustard works as well), olive oil, salt, pepper, chopped garlic and Mrs. Dash Garlic Herb spice mix, or any other multi-purpose spice mix.

In a bowl, whisk about 2-3 table spoons of mustard with half a cup of white wine and a tablespoon of olive oil. Mix in the salt, pepper, garlic and one or two shakes of Mrs. Dash. Let the chicken marinate in the mixture for 10-15 minutes or longer if you have the time. Remove the chicken from the mustard wine mixture and reserve any remaining sauce. Cook the chicken about 3-4 minutes on each side and then add the remaining sauce. Cook for an additional 3 minutes and serve. I paired the chicken with baby Portobello mushrooms. I seasoned these with a bit of Mrs. Dash and cooked with olive oil over medium heat until they were browned on both sides. I enjoyed my meal with a chilled glass of Pinot Grigio.

I love how versatile this recipe can be. I can add the chicken to a salad made with baby romaine, cucumber and red pepper or melt a slice of cheese on top of it to make a sandwich. It is the perfect dish to make after a long work day.

Bon Appetit!