This is a tale of two sisters.

One sister meticulously plans a weekly menu every Sunday and has a devout following of friends and family who use that menu.

And then there’s me. I can’t even seem to follow along when it’s all laid out for me.

There are some (rare) days when I think about what to make for dinner early in the day. I even sometimes pull out a cookbook and follow a recipe. On those days, I buy the groceries and get the food cooked and ready before the kids walk in from school. But most days are a marathon. I make a quick stop at the supermarket on my way home at three or four o’clock and grab some ingredients that will hopefully turn into a nourishing dinner in about an hour. I look for ingredients with minimal prep time and short cooking time and try to use flavors that are familiar enough that everyone will find at least one thing they like.

Follow me as I give you a peek into what a weeknight dinner might look like. This chicken was inspired while talking dinner plans with my friend Sefi. Super simple yet so full of flavor!