Well I’m just happy as a clam.
No really – that’s my “happy as a clam” face. Do you like it??
I must say that this weekend with my family has been exactly what the doctor ordered. So far I’ve enjoyed:
- two relaxing days on the beach.
- chill sessions on the dock.
- an early-morning breakfast at our favorite diner.
- ample amounts of what I like to call orangey soda.
- and home-cooked meals, which I will forever have a whole new appreciation of.
You’re not gonna find that cooking up on my studio-apartment kitchenette.
I’m excited to spend a night on the town with my favorite cousin and some galfriends. But for now, I’ll leave you with the recipe for this rockin’ barbecue chicken my dad made for dinner.
daddio’s barbecue chicken.
ingredients:
- 4 large split chicken breasts
- 1 bottle of (original-flavored) BBQ sauce
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Cut chicken breasts in half and arrange in a foil roasting pan.
3. Rub both sides of chicken with seasonings (be generous with the kosher salt and “to taste” with the pepper and garlic powder).
4. Cover chicken with BBQ sauce and flip around to coat completely.
5. Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour, then turn heat up to 350 for 30 minutes.
6. Finish by browning the chicken on the grill – high heat, 10 minutes each side.
7. Remove chicken from grill, cover with foil and let rest for 15 minutes. Yields 6-8 servings.
Optional: Place the drippings from the roasting pan into a sauce pan and simmer for 10 minutes for additional BBQ saucey deliciousness.
Now that is something to whip up for this 4th of July weekend, my friends.
And on that note, I’m off. Enjoy your weekend, loves! xoxo G
glad you’re enjoying the jer-zee shore! it’s certainly a unique place. cherish the time with your family, i’m certainly doing the same while i’m home for the weekend. I hate living so far away!
Yum, looks and sounds awesome! Have so much fun this weekend
glad you had fun in Jerz! You DO look happy as a clam!
what beach are you at? i’m from nj too! i spend most of the summer in ocean city!
Seeing that can of Fanta Zero in your hands has made my love for you multiply! Hope the rest of the weekend is as enjoyable!
I didn’t know there were zero cal fantas- and in orange flavor?! I must investigate further
I didn’t know either! My mom had it stocked in the fridge – score
Looks like you’re having a great time!
Thanks for the awesome-looking chicken recipe!! BBQ chicken in the summer is the best!
Sounds like a FUN, special time!!
That’s my favorite part of being with my family is home cooked meals! I so didn’t appreciate family meal time or the food until I left for school.
sounds like a blast! have a happy 4th!!
I didn’t know they made zero orange soda… YUM!
Enjoy the weekend with your fam and friends and keep smiling!
Sounds like a great time! Live it up!
I’m glad the shore is so much fun!! I’m a huge fanta fan as well:)
I love fanta!! best summertime drink