Juicy Grilled Chicken 101

I dont really like to cook boneless chicken breast because its too 'fleshy' for curries and masak kicaps and such. BUT i love to simply grill them and eat them warm with good bread or lightly dressed mixed greens.

I made this last week with lightly salted brussel sprouts.

Chicken breast ( no skin )
Honey
Soy Sauce
Salt
Pepper

I usually try to flatten the chicken a little using the sides of my butcher knife just so i get a thinner piece that'll cook faster . ( speed is always of the essence in this house )
I marinate all of the above for 1 hour ( or sometimes 5 minutes if i'm in a hurry )
Heat grill on medium slow gas. Place chicken skin side down if you're leaving skin on.
Let it cook on one side for maybe 3 minutes ( depend on size ) before you turn and cook the other side.
Best to give it a good poke to peek n see if the inside is cooked. Let rest before you serve.
Dont overcook otherwise you get tough chicken meat .

VERY IMPORTANT Once removed from grill , let it 'rest' on the plate for at least 5-10 minutes before you slice . If you slice it immediately , all the chicken juice will escape and you'll be eating dry chicken. By letting it rest , all the juices is absorbed back into the meat and your chicken will be very very juicy .

Of cookies and troubled soul

I'm going through a hiccup in my usually not-so-stress-free life when a disgruntled ex employee threatened to sue for wrongful termination. And i am handling it the way i always handle any hiccups in my business or life - over coffee , cookies and dua. My bestfriend Wid surprised me at the shop today with two jars of these delicious cookies.

Chocolate Macadamian Cookies made with the richest chocolate chunks nestled between bits of heavenly macadamian nuts. They were definitely food for the troubled soul , as i like to call it .
She mainly makes for friends , but i keep on telling her than she should bottle this up and make millions. They're wayyyy better than Famous Amos . I've finished one jar , and hid the other one in the oven from hubs.

Oh, the sweets pot at right was left at the shop from a supplier . Thank you June ! She sent me Fererro Rocher last week and sent another Xmas treat this week - flower foodie in a pot : marshmellows dipped in colored sugar and cookies. Its almost felt like the universe is picking up on my negative vibe , and offers sweets for consolation . At any rate , I love it !