BBQ Chicken with Dirty Mashed Potatoes, Carrots and Corn on the Cob

There is a big sale on chicken breasts at Food Basics. And when the sale is over there is a 40 percent off sale of the remainder that is about to reach its "best before" date. Raul grabs four trays of 10 breasts each (average price per breast is 60 cents) and the freezer is filled. And there are lots of breasts ready for a feast on Justin's second visit. And lots for him to take home to eat for the week.

Raul rubs the chicken with pepper, Greek oregano and  paprika, and leaves them to marinate overnight. Justin is skeptical about "dirty" mashed potatoes until Raul notes that it just means that the peel, where most of the better nutrients are, is left on. By the time the potatoes are mashed (actually blended) they are so creamy and rich that the peel is more garnish than anything resembling dirt.

The corn is left in the husk and soaked for two hours in water. After that it is just a matter of placing them on the bbq and as the husk steams, the corn is cooked to perfection.

Everyone is eating happily when Raul notes that he didn't put any salt on the chicken and that he will not be offended if anyone feels they would like some.

Drew pops up, grabs the shaker and sprinkles his breast. Justin demurs that his is delicious and perfect and then surreptitiously puts a small amount in the palm of his hand and sprinkles it on the chicken. Raul just takes the container and shakes some onto his plate.

"Is the chicken ok?" asks Raul. "It tastes bland to me. But whenever I cook corn on the bbq the flavours are overwhelmed by it."

"The corn is overwhelmingly good," says Drew. "But the rest is just as good."

"Agreed," says Justin who has very generously saved some chicken for the dog who is also very complimentary in his gobbling.