chef leiby...

so i took full advantage of the day and tested out a new jerk chicken recipe and also made a pot of lentil soup.

haven't had the soup yet, but the chicken was so good, i thought i'd share the recipe, with you, my adoring fans and devotees (just go with me on that one):

One whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
3 teaspoons black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp thyme
2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce (preferably light)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (you could probably use pineapple or lime juice as well)

Combine dry and wet ingredients in a dish or ziploc bag to marinate chicken. Let marinate for 3-24 hours, and grill, on low, until cooked through.

Note: Traditionally jerk chicken will have in it scotch bonnet or
habanero peppers. I made this tonight for my friends who have two 5-year-old twins, so I skipped that part, but feel free to add them in to your liking, but use rubber gloves when handling--they're REALLY hot!

Eat, enjoy, and be merry!