A Tasty Partridge in a Pear Tree!

I adore the holidays! The gorgeous lights, the festive parties, and of course, the food!

Food is my family’s love language so our gift giving and holiday celebrations are food centered. From homemade treats to opulent feasts, our love language gains momentum around the holidays. Which brought about my inspiration to create 12 simple recipes in the theme of the “12 Days of Christmas” song!

• Day 1: A partridge in a pear tree

• Day 2: Two turtle doves

• Day 3: Three French hens

• Day 4: Four calling birds

• Day 5: Five golden rings

• Day 6: Six geese a-laying

• Day 7: Seven swans a-swimming

• Day 8: Eight maids a-milking

• Day 9: Nine ladies dancing

• Day 10: 10 lords a-leaping

• Day 11: 11 pipers piping

• Day 12: 12 drummers drumming

Here we go!

“Partridge in A Pear Tree”

• 4 boneless, skin on chicken breasts or thighs

• 1 teaspoon of Lawry’s seasoning salt

• 1 teaspoon of Ms. Dash (or your favorite all purpose seasoning)

• 1 teaspoon of coarse black pepper

• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic

• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon of onion powder

• 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme

• 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary

• 1 teaspoon of fresh sage

• 1 cup of water

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Pear Glazed

• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored and chopped

• 1 tablespoon of butter

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Rinse chicken breast

3. In a bowl, season both sides of the chicken breasts or thighs with oil, herbs, and spices. Massage oil, herbs, and spices underneath the skin and into chicken breast or thighsuntil chicken breasts are completely coated.

4. In a baking pan, add a cup of water and chicken bouillon powder. Add chicken, set aside.

5. In a warm skillet, add apple cider vinegar, butter, add the chopped pears, honey, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pears are soft and the mixture has thickened into a glaze.

6. Pour the pear glaze over the chicken breasts, making sure they are evenly coated.

7. Cover baking pan with lid or aluminum foil.

8. Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

9. Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

10. Serve and enjoy!

Stay tuned for more recipes inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas" - there's plenty of deliciousness in store for the holiday season! Well... I am going to try! Wish me Christmas magic!

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