~spicy lime grilled chicken ~

what you need: 

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 2 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

what to do: 

1. In a shallow glass dish, mix the oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
2. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear.

~roasted chicken~artichoke hearts~tomatoes~

time: 40 min / 4 servings 

what you need: 

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp. butter 

1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

Preheat oven to 400°.

Toss tomatoes, artichokes, garlic, vinegar and 1 tablespoon butter in 13 x 9-inch roasting pan; set aside.

Blend remaining 1 tablespoon butter, oregano and pepper in small bowl

spread evenly on tops of chicken, 

arrange chicken on tomato mixture

roast 25 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.