Quick and Easy Cooking for the College Student

You probably could not wait to forego the college meal plan. While it had some perks, you prefer cooking for yourself. The downside is finding time to shop for groceries and prepare a simple recipe, within the constraints of your hectic and often unpredictable class schedule. When time is at a premium, healthful eating may not always take priority. As with anything, it requires a little forethought to make it work.

This simple chicken recipe can quickly be prepared for you and your roommates, with enough left over for another meal. A bag of frozen chicken breasts is a welcome staple for last minute meals.

Peppery Chicken

8 skinless chicken breasts

2 T. olive oil
2 T. soy sauce
2 T. honey
1/2 t. thyme
1/2 t paprika
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
1 T. white vinegar (Balsamic is fine)
1/2 t. allspice
1 t. pepper
2 c. sliced mushrooms (= 8 oz package of mushrooms)

Place chicken breasts in a large pan. Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over chicken. (How's that for simple?) Bake at 375 degrees until the interior of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. If you prefer, you can halve this recipe. Remember, to replenish spices check out your local dollar store for significant savings.








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