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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Friday, June 13, 2008 The Forum: Dazzle Dad with sock-knocker chicken By Judyrae Kruse Herald Columnist If you're planning to let the grill do dinner for Father's Day this Sunday, just exactly what are you figuring on fixing? If that part of the plan seems to be the primary stumbling block and, actually, is still up in the air, how about dazzling the dads in the family with this decidedly different do for chicken. A marinate-ahead specialty, it absolutely snaps and sparks with seasonings, and is almost guaranteed to knock their socks off. It's also quick and easy to put together, serves eight, and is featured in Hallmark Magazine's 2008 summer issue. Jamaican jerk chicken 1/3 cup each olive oil and white vinegar 1/2 cup each orange juice and lime juice 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1-3 Scotch bonnet or serrano chilies, seeded and minced (wear gloves) 3 bay leaves 2 tablespoons ground sage 3 peppercorns 1 1-inch piece cinnamon, crushed 1 tablespoon each thyme and allspice 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 5 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts In a medium glass bowl, combine the oil and vinegar. Stir in the orange and lime juices, molasses, soy sauce, cilantro, green onions, garlic, chilies and the dried herbs and spices. Measure out 1/2 up and reserve to use as a baste. Place the chicken in a large, heavy-duty self-sealing plastic bag and pour in the marinade, coating well. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 12 hours, turning once or twice to coat the pieces. Preheat the grill to medium. Let the chicken come to room temperature. Discard the marinade in the bag. Grill the chicken, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes, turning often, until cooked through but still juicy. Brush with the reserved baste as it cooks. Makes 8 servings. The Forum is always happy to receive your contributions and requests, so don't hesitate to send them to Judyrae Kruse at the Forum, c/o The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206. Please remember that all letters and e-mail must include a name, complete address with ZIP code and telephone number with area code. No exceptions and sorry, but no response to e-mail by return e-mail; send to kruse@heraldnet.com. The next Forum will appear in Monday's Time Out section.

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