Love-n-Honey Poulet
The sweet, natural flavor of honey is a perfect accent to the rich and spicy chicken. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken isn’t over cooked.
The perfect temperature is 165-170° in the thickest part of the breast.
Ingredients:
- Louisiana Love Potion #10 Injector Marinade
- 1 Chicken Fryer (4-5lbs)
- Louisiana Love Seasoning Blends
- 16 oz Local honey
- 2 teaspoons Rosemary (dried, or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
- ½ cup Dry white wine
- 2 cups Rice
- 1-16 oz can Coconut milk
- 16 oz Water
- ½ cup White onion (chopped)
- 1-16 oz bag Frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 ea Bell pepper (red, yellow, green)
- Olive oil
Method:
Split, or spatchcock chicken and inject with Louisiana Love Potion #10 in several locations (breasts, thighs, legs, wings)
Season the outside and cavity with Louisiana Love Seasoning Blends.
Place skin side up over slow, hardwood fire for about 1 hour.
Place honey, wine, Louisiana Love, and rosemary in a small, heavy pot and heat until boiling.
Cook mixture for about 7 minutes then remove from heat.
Brush chicken with mixture several times while it cooks.
Rinse rice, place in suitable pan, add coconut milk, water, and Louisiana Love Seasoning Blends, cover pan and place on grill for 7-10 minutes until rice is cooked.
Sauté onion and mixed vegetables in heavy skillet with a little olive oil until onions are clear.
Add mixture to rice, stir, taste and adjust seasoning.
Seed and slice bell pepper, coat lightly with oil and sauté or grill until slightly charred, but still al denté.
Make bed with rice mixture, top with peppers, add cooked chicken, and top with remaining honey sauce.
Stay hungry.