Yeah, I DID GOOD. Marinated Chicken Thighs & 4 Bean Relish

This weekend I ended up going to a potluck cook out for a large group that I belong to so I figured what better way to get my feet wet in this whole cooking thing. Gotta say I banged this one out!

The chicken was pretty basic. I just marinated it in Honey BBQ sauce, red wine vinegar (one of my new faves) and juice of one lime. It sat in the marinade for 3 hours or so. Tender, juicy and oh so flavorful. I was really happy about it.

The 4 bean relish is a recipe I saw on Guy’s Big Bite with Guy Fieri. Gotta tell you, it was good. Now it’s not something I normally eat but am definitely gonna start. It was so good that someone else stole it AND my container at the end of the picnic. I heard many good things about “that bean salad” without telling them it was mine. Good feeling indeed. Here’s the bean deal:

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup scallions, sliced
3/4 cup red onions, finely diced
1/4 cup peppadew peppers (sweet red peppers) or roasted red bell peppers, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons honey
1 (12-ounce) can white beans, drained
1 (12-ounce) can chick peas, garbanzo beans, drained
1 (12-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (12-ounce) can black beans, drained

Mix all ingredients together and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend. Mix thoroughly before service.

It’s that easy and sooo damn good.

Man, I hope I get my dish back.