Hero Chicken

Our picnic chicken tenders were marinated in a "Jerk" sauce prior to baking. Since my thoughtful husband suggested we picnic on Saturday instead of a rainy forecast Sunday-we did.  Sunday is Fathers Day, and he is everything opposite of a jerk-so I called this my "Hero" Chicken.  My 2 Bean Salad is made with South Carolina red peas.  The dressing is so good-we even dipped our chicken in it!  We had mango slices on the side and shared a fresh baked cream horn from our farmer's market baker friend Patty.  

Jerk Marinade

(Serves 2)

Mix hot coffee with remaining ingredients.  Pour over chicken.  Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. 
2 Tablespoon fum
2 Tablespoon white vinegar
2 Tablespoon strong coffee
1 1/2 teaspoon molasses
1 1/2 Tablespoon allspice berries
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tespoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Fresh grated nutmeg 
Fresh grated ginger
2 garlic scapes, minced
4 raw chicken breast tenders  
Bake or grill chicken until internal temperature is 165 F.

Our picnic today was at North Bend State Park near Cairo, West Virginia.  There is fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, bird watching, a nature center and off course-picnic tables near full service restrooms.