Queen Bee: Artisan Kara Brook of Waxing Kara
Kara Brook and her company Waxing Kara turn local honey into an art form on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Eastern Shore honey adds delicious flavor to this citrus-y grilled chicken marinade.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4 Serving(s)
- 1 whole chicken, quartered, or 4 chicken leg quarters
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- Fresh cracked black pepper and sea salt to taste
FOR THE GLAZE
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup Eastern Shore Honey
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced
- 2 tablespoons rosemary, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons thyme
- Splash of molasses
- Splash of balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Mix the first four ingredients and pour over chicken in ziplock bag or in a bowl. Let it rest for most of the day in fridge. When ready, combine and simmer the glaze ingredients in saucepan over medium heat for a few minutes. Heat up the grill. Grill and baste chicken until fully cooked, 40 to 50 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°. Allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.
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