Bacon wrapped chicken

🥄 Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 slices of bacon 
1/8 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

🥄 Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Take half of the spice mixture and rub it evenly over the chicken breasts.

Wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon, ensuring the bacon is secure around the chicken. Place the chicken breasts seam side down in a baking pan or an ovenproof skillet.

Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture evenly over the top of the bacon-wrapped chicken.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon becomes crisp and the chicken is fully cooked. Occasionally baste the chicken with the pan drippings for added flavor.

If you prefer extra crispy bacon, you can broil the chicken for an additional 1-2 minutes, but keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.

Mashed Potato

🥄 Ingredients:
4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into chunks
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk (or as needed)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

🥄Instructions:

Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to simmer. Cook the potatoes until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork, usually about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly. Return them to the pot or a mixing bowl. Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the potatoes until smooth and free of lumps.

Add the butter to the mashed potatoes while they’re still warm. Mix well to allow the butter to melt and blend with the potatoes. Gradually pour in the milk while mixing, until you reach your desired creamy consistency.

Season the mashed potatoes with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed and mix well.