Red Wine Marinated Chicken

Wow, what a quick and easy gourmet meal for all wine lovers. It is SO delicious. Anything cooked with wine only amps up the flavor! I've prepared this a couple times, and I have to say the second time was the best. I even paired it with creamy mashed potatoes and placed the chicken over some fields greens pouring the leftover reduction from the chicken marinade over the chicken as the final touch. MMM.Mmm.Mmmm. 

As you may notice, this is the first post of my food blog. Veddy Excite!

I'd say it's a good start to a new year of being organized and cooking more at home. Also, being connected with other folks who like to cook and contemplate reality. I know those are two unrelated things, but I hope this blog to grow to be not just about food, but all things related to food and maybe other interesting topics as well. Now let's get cookin'. 

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So here's what you need:

serves 2

• 2 chicken breasts

• 3 green onions

• 1/2 tsp chopped,fresh thyme

• 1 cup red wine

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

• fresh ground pepper to taste

• Himalayan pink salt to taste

You don't absolutely HAVE to use fresh ground pepper or Himalayan pink salt. Regular-ass salt and pepper you buy at Walmart (hiss) or your local grocery mart ( :D) will do just fine. If your chicken breasts are thick, get some plastic wrap or plastic bag and flatten them even. That is how I like mine personally, and if you don't feel like doing that it is not required! ENJOY!

1. First, marinate your chicken with the wine and balsamic vinegar. I used a small glass baking dish since I had only two chicken breasts. Marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge. 

NOTE* it doesn't hurt to marinate for a couple hours longer..just sayin'. Think of the flavor, man! 

2. Pour marinade into medium skillet at medium/high heat. Bring to a boil, then cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes. 

3. Go ahead and put your chicken in the skillet cooking it four minutes per side.

4. Add green onions. Cook another ten minutes

5. Stir in thyme and cook another 4-5.

Wala! Now you got some amazing chicken to eat. So easy! Enjoy, brothers and sisters. 

I suggest serving the chicken over field greens with creamy mashed potatoes. A french baguette loaf from your local grocery mart is a nice addition if you need some bread! Use unsalted butter too. It's just better for you and you wouldn't know the difference anyway.

Happy cooking ( =①ω①=)