Easy Chicken Dinner

HI all!!! Well i really wanted to post some things earlier this week but i haven't had the time....Well not really i actually couldn't think of what recipes i was going to do in advance so as i have been cooking this week i have been taking pics and things. In Australia we do have a great range of pre made sauces and spice rubs and things. I personally don't think they are very cost effective here, plus i just don't know how to cook that way, Although i love it when i get my American spices hint hint wink wink Sarah : )Check your mail,its on it's way(Sarah)!! So im going to post a few recipes that reflect how i cook. Having a sick husband and five Kids hasn't really changed things for me i just have to be more prepared.
TIP 1- think about what you want to cook in the morning and take it out to defrost or make sure you have all the ingredients.
TIP 2- Choose something to make that you already have the ingredients for. I am a grocery shop a holic but you really don't need to go everyday if you just plan ahead.
Tip 3- Prepare little bits during the day

Example

Plum Sauce Chicken with herb rice and veg




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Ive already posted the recipe for herb rice before. Sometime during the day put the rice ingredients together then 20 minutes before you want it ready add your water and chuck it in the microwave.
The chicken was taken out in the morning and while the kids had their nap i lined them in a baking tray and poured over a jar of some plum sauce i made earlier this year from the lovely plum tree we have in our back yard. You can let this sit, it just marinates till you need it...which is about an hour before in a 180`C oven, Then when the rice is done cover it and chuck in your veg. I choose mixed veg straight from the freezer and into the microwave for 2 mins at a time till they are heated through. Walla!!! Dinner is served and really i didn't have to do much Just Think!!

If you don't have home made plum sauce just add a jar of marinade of your choice, or 1/2 cup soya sauce and 2-3 heaping tbs honey mix together then pour over, or 1/2 cup plum jam and a couple of splashes of soy sauce.
Mel