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Oven Baked Chicken Strips Cheesy Fried Potatoes Baked Acorn Squash Slices

Cooking time:  45 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for "menu" instructions

Oven Baked Chicken Strips                                           Time: 30 minutes

2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
1/4 cup plain yogurt, creme fraiche or sour cream
3 tbs breadcrumbs
3 tbs Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp basil
1 tsp parsley
2 tbs oil

Cut chicken breasts into 3 - 4 long strips each.  On a plate mix all dry ingredients. Brush 1 tbs of the oil on a baking sheet.  Using the same brush, paint the chicken strips with yogurt.  Roll the chicken in the crumb mixture then lay on the baking sheet.  Drizzle remaining oil over top.  Bake in 400F (200C) oven for 25 minutes, until golden and crisp.  Turn strips after 15 minutes. 

Cheesy Fried Potatoes                                                  Time: 30 minutes                

2 medium potatoes
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tbs olive oil
1/2 cup shredded cheese  (2 oz,  60gr)

Chop onion and mince garlic.  Sauté onion in oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat until just transparent.  Add garlic and sauté a few minutes longer.  Meanwhile, slice the potatoes into small, bite-size pieces (see slicing for a salad ).  Remove onions & garlic from pan and add potatoes - with a drop more oil if needed.  Sauté potatoes until light brown.  Return onions and garlic to pan.  Continue to sauté until onions start to brown and potatoes are cooked through (taste one) and well browned.   When done, sprinkle with cheese and cover to melt.  When cheese is melted carefully slide potatoes onto a plate and serve.  

Baked Acorn Squash Slices                                        Time: 45 minutes

1 acorn squash
1 tbs chopped fresh rosemary substitute 1 tsp dried
1 tbs olive oil
salt and pepper to finish

Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds.  Then cut in 1" (2.5cm) slices the short way.  Mix rosemary and olive oil.  Toss squash slices in oil.  Arrange on a baking sheet and cover loosely with foil.  Bake at 400F (200C) for 30 minutes.  Uncover and bake another 10 minutes, until fork tender.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

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Cooking schedule: Time: 45 minutes Assemble all ingredients and utensils Turn oven on, arrange for 2 shelves Cut squash in half, scoop out seeds Slice, toss with rosemary oil and start to bake Chop onion, mince garlic Sauté onion and garlic Mix breading for chicken Slice chicken Slice potatoes Remove onion and garlic, add potatoes, sauté Oil pan Paint chicken, then dredge in crumbs Put chicken on pan, drizzle with oil and bake

Get menu, recipes & list from Thyme For Cooking Do pantry inventory Mind the potatoes Turn the chicken Check fridge and freezer Check shopping list Return onions to potatoes Uncover squash Add cheese to potatoes, cover Remove chicken Remove squash Serve and enjoy TGIF!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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