Chicken Ideas

We have started to utilize the grill again. I am always so excited when Spring peeks through the clouds and we can start grilling and I have finally figured out how to light this one. Mr. Miller and I got this for our anniversary 4 years ago and it has always scared me to light it. I know, I hear you laughing at me. Last week I had to call him at work just so he could walk me through it.

Well I have been wanting chicken and I have come up with 2 marinades in the last week that are fabulous. This chicken turned out so tender.

Bourbon Chicken

1 c bourbon

1 c brown sugar

1 c olive oil

1 c prepared mustard

1 c Worcestershire sauce

Mix ingredients in a large container. Rinse Chicken and poke holes with fork, place in marinade. Make sure chicken is covered. Place in fridge for 6 hours. Remove and grill for a wonderful dinner. I served this with a Cabbage and Cucumber slaw. Very tasty.

Java Chicken

1 c coffee, prepared

3/4 c brown sugar

1/2 c cider vinegar

1/4 c chopped onion

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried mustard

1 tsp black pepper

I followed the same instructions as above. This does not taste like coffee. The coffee is acidic so it acts as a great tenderizer. This ends up with a maple sweet taste and is perfect with a baked sweet potato.

Have fun and get out and enjoy that grill. I look at it as one less dish to clean when we cook outside.