A couple of weeks ago, Joe found a recipe on a scrap of yellow paper tucked in a cookbook in our dining room.
Obviously, I had copied the recipe from somewhere, but I don't know when or from where.
In the margins, I'd make lots of notes and changes.
I vaguely remember eating it once, deciding that the chicken was dry, and writing it off. Joe remembered it too, but he remembered liking it. He decided to make it one day last week.
He usually makes our dinner in the evening, after Grace is asleep.
That way, he can turn the crock pot on or put the pan in the oven (or whatever) without a lot of prep work in the morning or after work.
After he made the Chicken Savoy, we decided to have corned beef ruebens instead.
The chicken ended up marinating for all but 48 hours, and that made it absolutely amazing.
It was moist, flavorful, and delicious. I think preparing the meal a day or two ahead is the key to this dish.
Recipe
Chicken Savoy
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken breasts cut up into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups carrot sliced
- 16 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1-2 onions sliced
- ½ cup bacon crumbled, optional
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cups of chicken stock
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½-1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Arrange chicken, bacon, and vegetables in a 9x13 pan.
- In a bowl, mix oil, stock, and vinegar. Pour over chicken, bacon, and vegetables. Sprinkle spices over top. Top with cheese.
- Cover tightly and place pan in the refrigerator over night (or longer). {Side note - I'm not sure how safe it is to allow the chicken to marinate for longer than over night. I'd like to hear thoughts on that if you have any. Ours soaked for 2 whole days and turned out very well, but I don't want anyone to get sick from over-marinating their chicken.}
- To cook - Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over rice. Jasmine rice is our favorite.
Photo by RBerteig
Robyn's Online World says
Your good up to 2 days per http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Poultry_Ba... I'm surprised it didn't get a bit mushy though, whenever I go over a couple of hours marinating chicken the acid in the marinade begins to break down the meat too much.
Heather McD says
Yummy! Thanks for posting!
Kristen says
Knowing my luck, I'd forget that I had it marinating in the fridge and find it pushed to the back a week later!! It sounds wonderful. I love that even the veggies are in the marinade.
Blessedwithgrace says
That does sound very tasty! AND I love meals that I prepared ahead of time. Way to go Joe!
Staci says
Sounds yummy! I love getting most of the work done ahead of time too!
Mrs. Jen B says
Oh my gosh...I am SALIVATING over here!!! This looks like the perfect recipe for me - something I can whip up at night and can be placed in the oven by my husband before I get home! Thank you so much for helping to add another recipe to my repetoire! I need them!!!! 🙂
Cole says
Wow, that sounds really good!
Upstatemomof3 says
It looks excelent!! I may just have to try that - and I'll have to remember the extra marinating time. 🙂
Joni says
This recipe sounds like a keeper. I love all the ingredients mixed together! Joni
FeelsLikeHomeBlog says
You're welcome! If you look through the Home Cooking archives, you'll find lots of recipes that you can prepare that way.
kathleensomuchtosay says
Looks yummy!
Kim H. says
This sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing on WFMW! I love your blog - so I'll be back!
Stefany @ To.Be.Thode says
Yummy!!!!!
Nancy says
Looks and sounds delicious!
Nancy says
Looks and sounds delicious!