I LOVE spicy foods. And I think ferocious flavor really helps fight feelings of deprivation, don’t you? Yesterday I was really, really tired. Just wiped out. And being that tired meant carbo cravings all day. I was lying on the couch trying to get a little rest and in my head I kept hearing
cookie. cookie. cookie. cookie…
Not good.
This may sound strange, but I fought that voice and feeling off by planning a very spicy dinner. We are big fans of jerk chicken, but jerk done right requires advance planning for long-term marination. (sounds painful!) I used the following recipe instead for a quick and zesty fix!
from the cookbook Island Barbecue by Dunstan Harris
Dry Jerk Seasoning
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1 tsp allspice
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch garlic powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper.
Mix it all together! Yields about 3 heaping tablespoons. (which is why I will be doubling or tripling this recipe in the future)
You can use this seasoning to fire up a lot of foods, but here’s what we did last night. We mixed two tablespoons of the seasoning with two tablespoons of lime juice and rubbed it all over some boneless skinless chicken breasts. Then my wonderful husband grilled them to perfection!
Oh! Your tastebuds will dance and sing! (or run screaming if you’re wimpy about hot stuff)
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