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  • Finger-Lickin’ Good: Fried Chicken with Honey and Hot Sauce for Busy Parents

    Finger-Lickin’ Good: Fried Chicken with Honey and Hot Sauce for Busy Parents

    Fried Chicken with Honey and Hot Sauce

    Ingredients

    -4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    -1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    -1 teaspoon garlic powder
    -2 teaspoons paprika
    -salt and pepper, to taste
    -2 tablespoons butter
    -2 tablespoons olive oil
    -1/4 cup honey
    -1/4 cup hot sauce

    As a stay at home parent, I’m constantly looking for new recipes to make that will keep my family happy and interested in the meals I prepare. Recently, I stumbled across a recipe for fried chicken with honey and hot sauce that sounded like it would be both delicious and easy to make. After giving it a try, I knew this was a keeper that I’d be making again soon!

    To begin making the fried chicken with honey and hot sauce, I started by prepping the chicken. I used four boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which I cut into small pieces. Once cut up, I put the chicken into a large bowl and added in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, salt, and pepper. After mixing everything together until the chicken was fully coated with the flour mixture, I set it aside.

    Next, it was time to fry the chicken. I heated 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once heated up, I added in the chicken pieces and let them cook for about 8 minutes on each side until golden brown. Once cooked throughly, I removed them from the heat and set them aside on a plate while I prepared the honey and hot sauce mixture. In a small bowl, I combined 1/4 cup of honey with 1/4 cup of hot sauce until combined.

    After preparing the honey and hot sauce mixture, it was time to assemble everything! First, I placed the cooked chicken pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Then, I poured the honey and hot sauce mixture over each piece of chicken and spread it evenly over each piece with a spoon. Once everything was covered evenly with the sweet and spicy sauce, I put them into an oven preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes until lightly browned and cooked throughly.

    Once everything had finished baking in the oven, my fried chicken with honey and hot sauce was ready to enjoy! The sweet heat from the honey mixed with the kick from the hot sauce created an amazing flavor combination that my entire family loved! We served it with some roasted potatoes on the side for an incredible meal that we all agreed was worth making again soon!

    This delicious fried chicken recipe is one that will definitely become a staple in our family’s meal planning routine! Not only is it easy to make but it also doesn’t require many ingredients which is great for busy days when time is limited but you still want something tasty to serve your family that they’ll love! Try this fried chicken with honey and hot sauce recipe today – you won’t regret it!

  • “Fry Up Some Flavor with this Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe Perfect for Stay-at-Home Parents”

    “Fry Up Some Flavor with this Easy Cajun Shrimp Recipe Perfect for Stay-at-Home Parents”

    Fried Shrimp with Cajun Spice

    As a stay at home parent, I am always looking for delicious and time-saving dinner recipes that my family will love. Fried shrimp with Cajun spice is a recipe that I have been making for years and it never fails to please. This dish is bursting with flavor and can easily be prepared in under 30 minutes – perfect for busy weeknights!

    When I first tried this recipe, I was immediately hooked. The spicy Cajun seasoning adds a unique flavor to the crispy fried shrimp that my family can’t get enough of. Plus, this recipe is super versatile so you can easily add other ingredients such as diced bell peppers, onions, and garlic to make it your own.

    Ingredients:
    -1 pound of large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
    -2 tablespoons of olive oil
    -3 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning
    -1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
    -1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
    -Salt and pepper to taste
    -Vegetable oil for frying

    Instructions:
    1. In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
    2. Add the shrimp to the mixture and stir until the shrimp are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
    3. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp to the skillet and fry until golden brown – about 5 minutes per side. Use tongs to turn the shrimp over while they are cooking so they do not stick to the skillet.
    4. Once the shrimp are cooked through, remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with your favorite sides – we like to serve ours with mashed potatoes or rice! Enjoy!

    This recipe always brings back fond memories of my childhood when we would gather around our dinner table every night for a family meal. My mom always had something delicious cooking up in her kitchen and her fried shrimp with Cajun spice was one of my favorite dishes. She would fry up a big batch of these spicy shrimps while we all watched eagerly waiting to get our hands on them as soon as they were done! I now make this same dish in remembrance of her and it’s just as delicious as I remembered it being!

    If you are looking for an easy but flavorful weeknight meal that your whole family will enjoy, give this fried shrimp with Cajun spice recipe a try! Not only is it delicious but it’s also quick and easy to make which makes it even better! Enjoy!

  • “Beef Goulash: A Stay-at-Home Parent’s Guide to a Tasty, Creative Meal!”

    “Beef Goulash: A Stay-at-Home Parent’s Guide to a Tasty, Creative Meal!”

    Beef Goulash – A Hearty and Comforting Meal for Busy Parents

    As a stay-at-home parent, I understand the struggle of trying to make a delicious meal that’s quick, easy and affordable. This beef goulash recipe is one of my favorite dishes to prepare for my family. Not only is it hearty, comforting and full of flavor, but it can be prepared in less than an hour. Plus, it’s budget friendly.

    Ingredients:
    • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
    • 2 pounds ground beef
    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 6 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 cups beef stock
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
    • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
    • 1 cup frozen green beans or peas
    • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

    Directions:
    1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.

    2. Add the onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

    3. Return the beef to the pan along with the beef stock, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.

    4. Add the potatoes and carrots to the pan along with an additional cup of beef stock if needed. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer again then reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

    5. Stir in the frozen green beans or peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

    6. Serve warm garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

    My family loves this hearty goulash recipe! It’s not only delicious but also so easy to make – perfect for busy parents like me who don’t have much time during dinner hours when everyone needs to be fed quickly! Plus it’s budget friendly – which is always a plus when you are trying to feed a family on limited funds! We often serve this with some crusty bread or dinner rolls – yum! I’m sure your family will love it just as much as mine does!