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I couldn't resist posting this recipe on my blog. I just prepared this for dinner tonight, and it's too good to not share. Simple roast chicken brought to the next level by adding fresh vegetables, garlic and herbs. The concept is so simple, yet the result is spectacular. Instead of using chicken cut into pieces, I cook a whole broiler chicken on a chicken stand. It keeps the chicken standing up while it cooks ( I know this sounds crazy), but the result is a golden crisp chicken on the outside, with a moist chicken inside. Best cooking invention ever. They are available online here . I stuff the chicken cavity with lemon pieces and fresh thyme, then I roast the chicken surrounded by glorious seasonal veggies on a parchment lined pan, allowing for a very easy and quick clean-up. What ends up happening is this: the chicken cooks perfectly and the veggies roast and turn into stuffing-like goodness. It's really, really good. And there is nothing to scrub. It's beautiful and...

Who has time to cook? Definitely not me. But sometimes, we just gotta do it. Summer is here, all I am willing to cook are quick, easy, light recipes. This chicken recipe is a great one: zesty, crunchy- just right. Using fresh lime juice really brings out the sunshine, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds makes it look really beautiful at the same time. Perfect on the bbq or in the oven. Use any cuts of chicken that you like. Serve with grilled vegetables ( http://kimkushnercuisine.blogspot.com/search?q=vegetables ) or just an ice cold beer. Lime & Sesame Soy Chicken serves 6 8-10 pieces of chicken (bone-in, use your preferred cuts with or without skin) 1 tablespoon onion powder juice from 2 limes 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons peach or apricot preserves 1-2 bay leaves (if you can get your hands on fresh bay leaves, use them!) 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Sprinkle the chicken with the onion powder. Add the lime juice, soy sauce and preserves. Use your hands to combine well and coa...