Citrus BBQ Chicken
FROM CHALLENGES TO TRIUMPHS
Ingredients
Inspired by FoodNetwork.com
The Remarkable Story of Jeremiah Fennell
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8 skin-on chicken leg and thigh pieces 1 1/3 cups ketchup 2 tbsp brown sugar Juice and zest of 1 orange Juice and zest of 1 lemon 3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste
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If you were not already working your dream job before finishing elementary school, then I’m afraid to say you may be an underachiever compared to one young man. Jeremiah Fennell of Las Vegas, Nevada, is four years into his dream career in sports journalism. This would be impressive for anyone, but Jeremiah is only 11 years old and started working in sports journalism at 7. Despite his astounding accomplishments, doctors thought Jeremiah’s prospects, both mentally and physically, would be minimal. Before he was born, they told Jeremiah’s parents he was missing a gland from his brain and might be born deaf. Additionally, bloodwork showed he had a detached right clavicle, which would make playing contact sports a near impossibility. Because doctors told Jeremiah’s parents he would likely lose his hearing due to his health issues, they initially taught him American Sign Language or ASL. He struggled with language at 2 years old, but everything changed once he started watching football. When his parents put a Las Vegas (formerly Oakland) Raiders game on the TV, Jeremiah became animated and loved to comment with the announcers. By the time he was 4, he was performing mock interviews with NFL players, changing his voice depending on whether he was asking or answering the questions. Then, at age 7, Jeremiah started his own YouTube channel, which put him on a path to sports journalist stardom. Fast- forward to 2022, FOX5 Vegas surprised Jeremiah with tickets to the final game of the Raiders’ regular season against their division rival, the Kansas City Chiefs. After that game, Jeremiah got his first big interview with Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams. That interview went viral, getting millions of views on social media. Jeremiah went on to attend media day at this year’s Super Bowl and has now interviewed some of the biggest football stars in the NFL, including Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, Brock Purdy and George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers, and Maxx Crosby of the Raiders. Jeremiah has defied all expectations and become a media sensation, proving to the world that he is capable of more than anyone thought possible.
Directions
1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Combine all other ingredients in a small bowl. 2. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce and add the rest to the plastic bag. Toss to evenly coat the chicken and marinate overnight. 3. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add remaining sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer to thicken sauce, about 10 minutes. Set aside. 4. On grill set for medium-high heat, arrange chicken skin side down. Cook until grill marks form, about 4 minutes. Flip chicken, cover grill, and cook until a thermometer inserted into thighs reads 165 F, about 20–25 minutes. 5. Serve with remaining sauce. ... continued from Cover Art taught me that there is beauty in everything, and you have to look for it. Many people look at the world and only see ordinary things, but my eyes see something different. Nature is a natural source of beauty, and almost everyone can appreciate nature, but I see beauty in the layout of a building, or décor, or people’s faces. I see beauty in eyes and facial expressions, a silhouette, the angle of a neck or shoulder, or the texture of hair or skin. I see beauty in how a person moves, in how a tree sways, in different textures, sheen, or movement of cloth. I walk down a street and see static buildings and the movement of cars and people, and it all lays out before me like a beautiful painting, and it’s all amazing to behold. I encourage all of you to take art lessons. You don’t have to be good at art to look at the world with an artistic eye. You will learn much more about how beautifully the world is made than how to pick up a pencil and draw. You will look at the world differently, and every part of your world will suddenly seem like a visual gift to be appreciated and loved. It will enrich your life. That is a gift you can give to yourself. –Hema Gopal, DMD
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