This is our final week of Summer vacay, sigh. We did open houses for the kids this week and all I have left to buy is a pair of shoes for my youngest. Yay!
The beginning of the school year calls for lazy dinners, and I’ve got a good one to get you started. It’s even healthy too.
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
These Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs are marinated in a simple Italian spice mixture, then bake to perfection in the oven for an easy weeknight meal ready in about an hour! They only require about 10 minutes of actual prep time.
Gremolata
If you have an extra 5 minutes, you’ve got to whip up this gremolata to top the chicken thighs. Classic Gremolata sauce is an Italian condiment that goes amazing over lamb, chicken, and fish.
It’s usually just made up of parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. I add in a bit of lemon juice and olive oil to make it a bit more pesto like. It packs so much flavor with so little ingredients.
The Video
This video has both the chicken thighs and gremolata recipes. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already. I love youtube and I post new recipes every week to share with you.
Recipes to Pair with the Chicken and Gremolata
This meal easily pairs with potatoes, rice, or pasta. Here are some of my favorite pairings..
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Risotto
Focus on Gratitude
This upcoming week I’m going to focus on gratitude. I’m so grateful to have been able to spend so much time with my kids this summer. We had a few great trips, and I really appreciated the down time too. I’m going to miss all the neighborhood kids coming over and grabbing popsicles out of my fridge.
That’s the thing about having kids. Sometimes the best moments are just those silly moments at home. My youngest is so damn witty and always keeps us laughing.
I’m grateful for the excitement the new school year brings for the girls. New teachers, new friends and new experiences.
Cheers to a new school year. Sending everyone reading the best vibes.
“Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” -Dr. Suess