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Easy Herb Grilled Chicken

July 31, 2017 ·

Easy Herb Grilled Chicken is healthy, versatile and takes minutes to make. Summer grilling comfort food made easy and delicious! Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post for what’s #TrendingintheKitchen.

Nothing beats the ease of a simple marinated chicken recipe cooked on the grill for summer dinners! Grilled chicken is quintessential summer time comfort food at its finest. This Easy Herb Grilled Chicken recipe is simple, uses only a few pantry ingredients and is something the whole family enjoys….

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Grilled Honey Balsamic Chicken | alidaksitchen.com

Grilled Honey Balsamic Chicken #SundaySupper

May 22, 2016 ·

This easy recipe for Grilled Honey Balsamic Chicken combines honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic and herbs into a healthy chicken dish that takes minutes to prepare. Time to fire up the grill! {gluten free, dairy free}

Now that summer is drawing near, I wanted to transform one of our weeknight favorite dinners (Baked Balsamic Chicken) into another weeknight favorite cooked out on the grill. The kids get to play outside while we grill up a tasty feast – everybody wins! Since this recipe was made with my toughest little critics in mind, I decided to sweeten up my original recipe with a little honey. The result is this incredible, tender, slightly sweet and delicious Grilled Honey Balsamic Chicken!…

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Taco Burgers #SundaySupper #GrillTalk

June 21, 2015 ·

Fire up that grill for this southwestern twist on an American classic! Taco Burgers are everything delicious about tacos made into an easy to make (and eat) burger topped with your favorite taco fixings!

We love tacos so much that we eat them (in some form) at least once a week. From Taco Pasta Salad to Lighter Beef Tacos, taco anything is something the entire family enjoys. However now that Minnesota weather is filled with sunshine and warm temperatures, it is time to fire up the grill by making this classic favorite into Taco Burgers!…

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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad

May 11, 2015 ·

An easy recipe for Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad made in minutes using lean boneless, skinless chicken breast and your favorite vegetables! Perfect for a weeknight, or any time you want a delicious, flavorful meal made simple!

During the week, dinnertime is a busy time. Once Adam gets home from school, we all want to play outside on the playground, go to a park, do Legos, in other words, pretty much do anything except stand in the kitchen to make a elaborate dinner. There will be plenty of time for elaborate dinners in later years… I want to spend time with my kids now! So when it comes to quick and easy meal ideas that require very little preparation, I am all over it! This Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad recipe can be made in about 15 minutes (or less) using ingredients I have on hand at all times. No muss, no fuss, no running to the store. Just a simple, delicious dinner is served!

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Grilled Honey Lime Chicken #SundaySupper

July 13, 2014 ·

Fire up the grill for this easy recipe for Grilled Honey Lime Chicken! A simple combination of honey, lime, soy sauce and garlic results in a tangy-sweet, delicious and healthy meal. {gluten free, dairy free}

Grilled Honey Lime Chicken is fresh and light with a delightful balance of honey, lime, soy sauce and garlic. This is one of our favorite meals for the summer because it is easy, healthy and everybody loves it! The marinade takes minutes to mix together, then just pour it over the chicken in a zip-top bag and pop it in the refrigerator until it is time to grill. As with any citrus marinade, the marinade acts quickly so the chicken can be grilled within 15 minutes thought I have also let the chicken marinate overnight for a great make ahead option. …

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Cabbage and Pineapple Slaw Burgers

July 3, 2014 ·

Celebrate summer with a this unique, delicious and easy to make Cabbage and Pineapple Slaw Burger! Thank you to MIRACLE WHIP (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post.

With the 4th of July just around the corner, we are looking forward to a fun celebration (plus a day off work!) We are planning to have a super tasty backyard barbecue with some old favorite recipes as well as tasty new ones!

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Ginger Chicken Satay

August 30, 2012 ·

Chicken Satay is one of my favorite chicken dishes. While I doubt there will ever be anything that comes close my favorite recipe, I enjoy experimenting with different versions from time to time. The thing that caught my eye in this particular version was the interesting use of pineapple juice.

The result was a subtle yet delicious Ginger Chicken Satay. The flavors are mild yet interesting. The pineapple juice isn’t obvious, but was indeed a tasty addition. The heat can obviously be adjusted to taste with the crushed red pepper. I’m not really a skewer fan, so I just grill the chicken directly instead of threading it on skewers. If you want to do skewers, then cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces before marinating. Then thread the chicken on the skewers once you are ready to fire up the grill.

Ginger Chicken Satay

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders
1 cup pineapple juice
6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Crushed red pepper, adjust to taste

Instructions

Put the chicken in Ziploc bag.
In medium bowl, combine pineapple juice, peanut butter, sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper. Pour the marinade over chicken in the Ziploc bag. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium high. Cook chicken 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with additional crushed red pepper, if desired.

Adapted from Fitness, May, 2011

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Grilled Lemon Chicken with Parsley Sauce

August 15, 2012 ·

Grilled Lemon Chicken with Parsley Sauce is a light and healthy dish that tastes like summer. Plus it’s a great way to use some of the parsley that may be taking over your herb garden! The lemon in the chicken is subtle and fresh tasting, which serves as a nice contrast to the tangy parsley sauce. The marinade is quick and easy to make, using simple ingredients, and then pop the chicken in the refrigerator until you’re ready to grill. As with any citrus marinade, it acts quickly so can be grilled within 15 minutes. I’ve also let the chicken marinate overnight, and that works fine too. For the parsley sauce, I just toss everything in my Magic Bullet (which I love any excuse to use!), and it’s done in a minute. Easy!

Grilled Lemon Chicken with Parsley Sauce

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken:
zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon granulated sugar
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders or breasts (4 4-ounce breasts)
Sauce:
⅔ cup parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Prepare marinade: In a bowl, whisk together zest, juice, oil, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar until combined.
Put chicken in a Ziploc bag and pour marinade over chicken. Shake to coat and put in the refrigerator to marinate until ready to use (at least 15 minutes to overnight).
Prepare sauce: In a blender, add parsley, oil, shallot, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and juice. Blend until smooth (about 1 minute).
Preheat grill. Place chicken on grill (discard marinade) and cook chicken on 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until thoroughly cooked.
Serve chicken with a drizzle of sauce and garnish as desired. (Store any leftover marinade in the refrigerator).

Adapted from Health, July, 2006

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, dinner, easy, grilled, lemon, marinade, parsley, sauce, summer

healthy grilled barbecue chicken with DIY barbeque sauce

Grilled BBQ Chicken

July 10, 2012 ·

grilled barbecue chicken with DIY barbeque sauce

I can’t believe I haven’t posted this recipe for Grilled BBQ Chicken already! It’s been almost 2 months since I posted teaser pictures on my Drumstick Party post. Oops! Fortunately there is still plenty of summer time left to fire up that grill and enjoy some tasty Grilled BBQ Chicken.

Homemade barbecue sauce is one of the easiest things to make using simple pantry ingredients. I have several homemade versions that I love. Each one is a little different and each one has its time and place. This recipe below is based on the sauce from my Pulled Chicken Sandwiches. I absolutely love the spice combination in that recipe and thought it would translate nicely to the grill. We were so pleased with the result, this is now my go-to recipe for any time we want a classic Grilled BBQ Chicken!

Grilled BBQ Chicken

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cooking spray or oil, for grill

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix ketchup and next 8 ingredients (through cumin) until sauce is combined. Set aside.
Put chicken in a Ziploc bag and pour half of the sauce in the bag, making sure chicken get coated. Put in refrigerator for at least an hour (to overnight).
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Spray the grates with grill cooking spray (or rub with oil), if needed.
Put chicken on grill and discard the bag with marinade. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked thoroughly. Serve with additional sauce, as desired.

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The Best Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce

September 12, 2011 ·

I am very excited to share this recipe with you. It is my most requested dish, a family favorite, and it’s healthy too. It is without a doubt The Best Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce ever!

As you’ll notice, the marinade and sauce use many of the same ingredients. For ease, I place the prep bowls side by side and prepare them in tandem. I measure brown sugar for each, put it away; soy sauce for each, put it away, etc. They end up like this (marinade on left, sauce on right).

This Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce is definitely worthy of a special occasion, but with some advance prep work it can also be a nice weeknight dinner. The chicken is best when given ample time to marinate (overnight works well). I typically use chicken breast tenders and do not thread them on skewers to save myself the extra step. The result is a delicious Asian-inspired dish with a little spicy kick.

The Best Chicken Sate with Peanut Sauce
Yields 4 servings

1 pound boneless/skinless chicken tenders (or chicken breast cut into strips)

Sate/Marinade:
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3-4 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 tablepoon lime juice

Peanut Sauce:
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
zest of 1 lime
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (chunky or smooth)

skewers (optional)
cooking spray

Note: if using wooden skewers, soak for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.

Put chicken in a Ziploc bag.
Prepare sate: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, ginger, and lime juice.
Add sate to chicken in bag, making sure chicken is well coated. Place in refrigerator to marinate (4 hours up to 2 days; ideal time is around 10-15 hours)
Prepare sauce: In a separate dish, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, lime zest and peanut butter. Stir until combined. Refrigerate until within 30 minutes of serving.
Cooking: Preheat grill. Thread chicken on skewers, if using.
Place chicken on grill coated with cooking spray (or foil tray). Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until chicken is done. Serve with sauce.

Adapted from Cooking Light