Dishin’ With Denise… Spice It Up For Dad

Jerk up some chicken on the grill this Father’s Day! Hot or mild the Caribbean flavors will make your Dad feel like he’s away on vacation. Add that spice to his life, bring him on an Island tour…in his or your own backyard! He will be truly content spending special time together, relaxing, and shooting the breeze with you and family. Here’s an easy flavorful way to prepare chicken with a bit of kick. So tell Dad its ok~ sit back, don’t worry, and be happy. You can mix up your own spices or simply buy the jerk seasoning already prepared. You can prepare the mixture days in advance, but the chicken should be marinated for at least 4 hours or better yet, overnight.  Jerking is a term for poking holes in chicken or meat and allowing the tasty spices to marinate and permeate throughout for a very flavorful bite! Give that special Dad in your life…A day full of happy, a smile full of bright, a heart full of light and a meal full of spice! Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s everywhere! Xoxo Dishin’ with Denise 

Ingredients:
Olive or canola oil to brush chicken
2 lbs. of chicken breasts, thighs, legs and wings, skin on and bone in.

for rub:
(make more or less to amount of chicken your preparing)
3 T ground coriander
3 T ground ginger
3 T light brown sugar
2 T onion powder 
2 T garlic powder
2 T kosher salt
2 T habanero powder
1 T dry thyme
2 t coarse black pepper
2 t ground allspice
2 t ground cloves 

Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl, poke some fork holes in chicken parts, brush chicken with oil and press each side into spices. Marinate in refrigerator overnight and grill on medium heat grill.  Sides that go well are potato salad, cold slaw, bean and rice, fried plantains if you’re feeling the “the Jamaican” love!