When it’s hot outside, nothing beats a light and flavorful meal. Our Summer Chicken is just that – delicious, easy to make, and perfect for those warm summer evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. chicken cutlets
- 1/2 c. oil
- 1/3 c. red vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. oregano
- 2 Tbsp. garlic salt
Cooking Method
- Double recipe for more chicken.
Calorie: 200
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Summer Chicken Saga
Ladies and gents, let me tell you the tale of a sweltering summer afternoon that was about to get a whole lot more heated, with me, my kitchen, and a package of chicken cutlets all in starring roles.
The Cast of Culinary Characters
Now, the star of this show was a package of chicken cutlets, fresh from the grocery store and ready to make their debut on the dinner table. Our supporting cast included half a cup of oil, a third of a cup of red vinegar, a couple of tablespoons of oregano, and two tablespoons of garlic salt. A motley crew if ever I saw one.
The Plot Thickens (Much Like the Sauce)
I found myself standing in my kitchen, staring at this assortment of ingredients and pondering the eternal question: “How much chicken is too much chicken?” Deciding that there’s no such thing as too much chicken, I boldly decided to double the recipe. You know, for science.
A Slippery Situation
Now, anyone who’s ever cooked with oil knows it’s a slick and sneaky beast. Sure, it looks harmless sitting there in the bottle, but the moment you turn your back, it’s all over your counter, your floor, and somehow, your forehead. I’m convinced there’s some kind of secret oil conspiracy, but that’s a story for another day.
The Marinating Mayhem
Next came the marinating, and let me tell you, chicken cutlets swimming in a pool of oil, red vinegar, oregano, and garlic salt is a sight to behold. It’s like a poultry pool party. Just remember, marinating chicken isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. You need patience, my friend, which is a virtue I usually lack when I’m hungry.
The Pan Sizzles, The Plot Simmers
The moment of truth came when I laid the first cutlet in the hot pan. The sizzle that followed was music to my ears, a symphony of summer chicken in the making. If only I could have said the same about the fragrant cloud of steam that took up residence in my kitchen. Note to self: next time, open a window.
The Grand Finale
With the last cutlet safely nestled in the pan, I stood back to admire my handiwork, ignoring the oil splatters on my apron and the vinegar-infused fog that had settled in my living room. In that moment, I realized that cooking isn’t just about the meal you create, it’s about the memories you make, the laughs you have, and the mess you leave in your kitchen.
And so, the saga of the summer chicken came to a close, leaving behind a delicious meal and a kitchen that looked like a battlefield. But hey, that’s the price you pay for culinary greatness, right?
Until next time, my friends, keep your pans hot, your chicken cutlets ready, and your sense of humor on hand. Cooking is an art, an expression, and sometimes, a comedy of errors. Happy cooking!
