Rosemary Balsamic Chicken with Sauteed Melody

In this EXTREME Texas heat, it is really difficult to keep anything planted alive outside. At the beginning of summer, my family and I planted vegetables (squash, jalapeno, bell pepper, tomato and eggplant) as well as some herbs (rosemary, basil, and mint).

All the vegetables looked really promising, and I thought for sure they would do well. Haha, oh the deception... the squash and eggplant didn't make squat, and the pepper plant has so far given us a single, wimpy baby. The jalapeno plant did alright, and the tomatoes too. But other than that, no produce for us!

The herbs are what really has thrived, honestly.  I try to use them as much as possible to thank the garden spirits, or whatever else is letting them live. I used some basil in this recipe!

Rosemary Balsamic Chicken with Sauteed Melody 

Serves 2 

2 chicken breasts

2 rosemary twigs, chopped

1 TSP garlic powder

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 

1/3 onion, chopped 

1 cup large chopped colored bell pepper

2 tomatoes, diced 

1 (thawed) package frozen green beans 

1 TBSP coconut oil 

1) Combine your chicken with the marinade ingredients: the garlic powder, the rosemary, and the vinegar. Cover and let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

2) In a large pan, melt the coconut oil over medium high heat. Saute the onion for about 3 minutes, until soft.

3) Add the bell pepper and saute another 3 minutes. 

4) Toss in the tomato and mix around. Let the tomato get soft, about 3-5 minutes. 

5) At this point, add your chicken breasts, with any marinade. There should be some liquid from the vegetables, but also add 1/2 cup water. 

6) Cook about 5 minutes on each side before progressing. 

7) Add your thawed green beans. If most of your water has cooked out, you may want to add a bit more, just make sure it is not too much. You don't want this all liquidy!

8) Cover the pan, and again, cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until done.

Serve and enjoy!

So tell me... what is your favorite ways to use your garden?
Has your garden actually survived this year?!

Natalie