Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        ***dry rub***
   1      tablespoon    salt
   1      teaspoon      garlic powder
     1/4  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      black pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      white pepper
   1 1/2  teaspoons     onion powder
   2      teaspoons     sweet paprika
   1      teaspoon      gumbo file -- (file spice)
   1      teaspoon      thyme -- dried
     1/2  teaspoon      basil -- dried
                        ***marinade***
   1      pint          distilled vinegar
   1      tablespoon    cayenne pepper
   1      tablespoon    salt

Preparation:

For marinade, mix all ingredients and let pepper vinegar sit at room temperature for at least two days before use. Take chicken pieces and rub with spice mixture. Place rubbed chicken pieces in a glass bowl and pour pepper vinegar over to cover. Cover bowl and refrigerate overnight. Grill chicken over medium coals.