Too many posts in one day you say?
Too many link ups you reckon?
Well, this is my blog and that’s how I roll!
Hehe.
Well, I really want to do Good & Tasty Tuesday with Stay At Home Babe because 1. She’s an awesome babe and 2. I really don’t want you to think I sit around in my jammies, shoving red velvet cake into my mouth all day.
I made this on Sunday night based on a Chow recipe, but I modified it according to what I had on hand and personal preferences. I’ll post the original recipe here, and let you know what I swapped out.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing the pan
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cups well-shaken low-fat buttermilk
- 6 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Peach, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salsa (I swapped out peach for pineapple)
- ¾ cup coarsely chopped pecans (about 3 ounces), toasted, for garnish
- This is the original Peach, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salsa recipe:
- 3 medium peaches, small dice (about 1½ cups) (I used ½ a pineapple instead)
- 2 medium tomatoes, small dice (about 1 cup) (I used cherry tomatoes)
- ½ medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Maui, small dice (about ½ cup)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (I did not use this as the pineapple had enough acidity)
- I added ½ an avocado, diced, just because I love avocado
- INSTRUCTIONS for the Chicken
- Whisk together the measured olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a large, shallow, nonreactive dish. While whisking, pour in the buttermilk and mix well. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat in the marinade; cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- To make the chicken, heat a grill pan over medium heat and lightly brush it with olive oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, let any excess drip off, and place the breasts in the grill pan (you may have to do this in batches). Cook until the chicken is golden brown and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes per side.
- When the chicken is done, remove it from the heat, top with the salsa and toasted pecans, and serve.
- INSTRUCTIONS for the Salsa
- Combine peaches, tomatoes, onion, and lemon juice in a small nonreactive mixing bowl. Season well with salt and let sit at least 20 minutes.
- Just prior to using, season well with freshly ground black pepper and mix thoroughly.
It looks like a lot of work, but honestly, it was super easy. I marinated the chicken the night before and left it in the refrigerator. The salsa can be prepped in advanced. When you’re ready, all you have to do is cook the chicken!
Have you made and/ or eaten something good and tasty lately? Tell me!
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Wow – that looks delicious! I love how you’re “mixing it up” on your blog!
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Yum! I love recipes that have nuts in them. JDaniel doesn’t. He picks them out.
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The beauty of this is you can put in any nuts – I’d have included walnuts for texture, but I had none on hand. Do try it!
Oh my goodness! The chicken looks oh so yummy. I will, for sure, try it this week! Love new and easy recipes!
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It was pretty good, let me know how you go when you try it!
Holy crap that looks good. I love fresh salsas and sides like that. Yum! It’s about 30 min-an hour before supper time here and I want to EAT MY MONITOR!!!
Hee hee! I admit, I loved the salsa more than the chicken. So much so, I’ve been tossing other things in to eat by itself as a salad. Today, I added spinach and took out the onions. I’m going to add walnuts and/ or cucumber for crunch. Also? Delish with hard boiled egg white!
early in the morning and you made me crave lunch. Thanks Alison!
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I am so excited about that salsa. I was just saying that I wanted to find a salsa to go with the scallops I make. Done!
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Oh do tell me how it turns out!
ok that looks YUM!
especially the peach in the salsa. i’ve done mango, but never peach!!
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It should be delicious! I used pineapple as my husband prefers it. But I imagine the peaches would have been heavenly.
Oh, we all just looked at this.
It looks DELICIOUS.
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It tastes just as good.
My belly knows it.
I slightly hate you for this. I’m STARVING!!!
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But it’s perfect for the no carbs thing!! Protein, vege and fruit (okay maybe lay off the buttermilk).
Yay! Another yummy recipe! You’re becoming quite a foodie!
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Haha I would not call myself a foodie at all. I only make very easy recipes.
YUM! I need to try this!
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You so should! If and when you do, let me know how it went!
Oh my…that avocado looks DELISH! Nom nom nom nom….
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Oh yes, avocado. I love.
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Mama,
Yes, I DO want this. Can I have some NOW?!! xx
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Hee hee! You may!
Haha i like the image of you sitting around all day shoving red velvet into your mouth
nice look to your blog..I’ve been away too long!
And perfectly understandable with TWO kids now! (I gotta catch up, wei)
You HAVE seen me shoving red velvet cake into my mouth, just not in PJs
I haven’t eaten breakfast yet…so I could really go for this right now….breakfast of champions right?
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I believe it CAN be eaten for breakfast, yes
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Looks so yummy!
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Yuuuum! That sounds so delicious and I love the prep-ahead kind of meals!
Mandi
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It was delish! And prep ahead meals are the way to go, for sure.