Brown sugar spiced baked chicken ♥

My son John made his First Holy Communion on Saturday.  We couldn't have asked for a better day.  The ceremony was beautiful and after church we had a lovely brunch with family and friends. 

 

So proud of this little guy!

 

 

It's been a busy time around here.  I've been very preoccupied with planning his big day.  Now that it's all said and done I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out.  Nothing got spilled on his white suit and the cake was delicious.  He's growing up.

 

It's all good ♥

 

 

 

 

As you know I've been in a food rut since the winter.  I have been pushing myself to try new recipes in hopes of breaking my boring routine.  I found a new chicken recipe on Pinterest and tried it out on my family last weekend.  It was so good I made it again during the week.  What I like best is that you can prep it the night before and then 20 minutes before you eat just pop it in the oven.  After a busy day at work, I really appreciate that!

 

Here's how you make it:

 

 

 

 

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons paprika

1 teaspoon oregano

1 tablespoon garlic power

salt & pepper

 

 

 

 

Salt and pepper the check breasts.

 

Pour the brown sugar, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder

  in a plastic bag.

 

 

 

 

Add the chicken and shake to coat. 

 

Leave the chicken in the fridge at least 3 hours  (or even overnight) to absorb the flavors. 

 

*overnight is best! the longer it marinates the better it is!

 

 

 

 

When ready to cook, arrange the chicken on a foil lined baking sheet.

 

Bake 20 - 23 minutes.

 

 

 

 

The chicken will be nice & juicy!

 

 

 

 

This recipe has definitely been added to my rotation.  It's really delicious!

 

 

 

 

 I served this (at my parents house) with roasted broccoli, rice, and rolls. 

 

It was a hit! And better yet....a change for the same old - same old. 

 

A little prep the night before is definitely worth it!

 

 

 

 

And speaking of roasted broccoli, I am going to share this recipe with you soon.

 

Broccoli has never tasted so good!

 

 

 

 

I literally just came inside from looking at the full moon tonight.  It's bright and huge and I love it!  I know some of you (and you know who you are : ) were moon gazing too.  It may sound silly but I love how we are all looking up at the same moon.  It makes the world feel just a little bit smaller. Don't you agree? ♥

 

I once wrote a post about the magic of the moon.  It's one of my favorite posts I've ever done.

 

Wishing you a happy week ahead! Spring is (finally) in full bloom! It's going to be 80 degrees tomorrow and I'm going for walk in the morning.  I want to start my week off  right!