Bon Appetit Jerk!

I woke up today at like 1:30...WTH? I never sleep that late...I came this morning at like 8:00 a.m. thanks to some accident near Kohl's this morning (it looked pretty bad) ...that is the worst...just when I am crossing the finish line...thinking I will be home at any minute...BOOM! Stand still traffic...I thought I was going to die...I was so tired. Beyond tired...Delirious actually!

I did finally make it home, thanks to my husband talking to me and keeping me awake. I konked out as soon as I hit the sheets. I woke up and to my surprise...it was like 65 degrees outside---FREAKING AWESOME!!!! I took the kids to the new park near the house, we walked, ran, rode bikes for an hour...it felt great! I am feeling good about this wellness program. Well until tomorrow when I can barely walk...haha!




As far as dinner---I was searching the internet for a healthy recipe for dinner. I came across a jerk chicken recipe. I of course am putting my own twist on it. Here is MY recipe.

Look there is a disclaimer * I HAVE NOT TRIED THIS RECIPE...JUST YET...IT IS ACTUALLY MARINADING ON MY COUNTER AS I TYPE-LOL. It does smell delicious :) though

Ok here goes:

Ingredients- 6 servings

• 1 small onion, sliced into thin rings
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon of garlic (powder or whatever you like to use)
  
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 2 teaspoons of vinegar
  
• 1 teaspoon ground red and black pepper blend (McCormick's)
  
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 packet of McCormicks Zesty Herb Seasoning mix
• a pinch of salt (to your liking)
  
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips

Most jerk chicken recipes call for habenero peppers, I don't really like them so I don't use them....

Directions

1. Combine the all ingredients in bowl minus the chicken and onions. Whisk thoroughly.
2. Add chicken and onions to marinade mix. Mix together. Marinade in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
3. I have an indoor griddle/grill so I use this to cook but you can broil it also.
4. Drizzle some oil on grill (I used sesame oil to cut calories) but you can use whatever.
   
5. Remove chicken and onions from marinade onto the grill. Pour some marinade over chicken (about 1/4 cup). You don't want it to be too wet.
   
6. Discard marinade.
   
7. Grill chicken for 10 to 15 minutes, turning to ensure even cooking. Make sure chicken is really browned.
   
8. I added a cup of diced and onions and zucchinis to chicken while grilling.
9. Serve with brown or white rice.
   

Estimated that it is about 200 calories per serving---not including the rice

Ok so... I tried this...YUM! Holy crap---it was delicious! Smelled delicious the whole time... Capital "D" ! My family loved it! It was soooo good so if you try this, let me know. I'm not really good at measuring for recipes so please let me know if you think the recipe needs something.

Bon Appetit Bishes! Hugs! ~ Di