My dad, D.M. Chambers, loved his charcoal grill. One year when I was in middle school my mom gave dad a new grill for Father’s Day. All the pieces came in a big box. He and I spent an afternoon … Continue reading
My dad, D.M. Chambers, loved his charcoal grill. One year when I was in middle school my mom gave dad a new grill for Father’s Day. All the pieces came in a big box. He and I spent an afternoon … Continue reading

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Breasts
2 skin on, bone in, split chicken breasts
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
2 (3-inch) sprigs fresh rosemary, needles cut in 1/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 lemon slices
Place chicken breasts in a 1 gallon zip-top bag. Pull back skin from top of breast. Sprinkle rosemary over meat of breast and lay 3 lemon slices on each breast. Pull skin over lemon slices. Mix lemon juice, vegetable oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small mason jar and shake to combine. Pour marinade over chicken Remove air and seal bag. Refrigerate 6 to 12 hours; turning chicken over half way through.
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Remove chicken from zip-top bag and place on a rimmed baking sheet bone side down. Bake 45 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165ºF. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes to redistribute juices. Makes 2 large chicken breasts. Enjoy Friends!
Puff Pastry Pesto Chicken is simple to make but looks like something you would order from a fancy restaurant. The chicken is stuffed with a creamy pesto mixture then topped with puff pastry, and baked until golden brown. The chicken … Continue reading
Hoisin Chicken Lettuce wraps are healthy and delicious. Each ingredient is full of flavor and the flavor combinations are endless. Beside and use all the garnishes for the best flavor. Enjoy! Hoisin Chicken Lettuce Wraps 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 # … Continue reading
For authentic flavor with a little twist, try these chicken enchiladas made with Verde salsa instead of red sauce. Since you can make them a day in advance, they are a “Kickin” meal for any event. Your friends and family … Continue reading
There is nothing better than barbecue chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and cold watermelon on a hot summer day. Add a little sweet tea and some homemade cobbler with ice cream and things would be just about perfect. We associate … Continue reading
If you’ve ever had a Labrador retriever you know how much they love the water. We would take our dog, Lucy, to the lake and throw tennis balls or anything that would float and she would retrieve it. At some … Continue reading
I think it happened in the 1980’s. Somehow chicken breasts with bones and skin became passé. The thinking at the time was boneless skinless chicken breasts had fewer calories and were convenient. For a long time, I went along with … Continue reading
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