I have two rules for summertime... eat more fresh veggies and don't cook in the kitchen! I love grilling! I'm not a pro, but by following a few easy steps I can usually make a tasty meal and the kitchen stays clean. Try these out. They are fast, easy and taste great.
Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2/3 cup light zesty Italian salad dressing
1/3 cup of lite barbecue sauce
*for a different taste try substituting 1/3 cup of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce in place of the barbecue. They all taste great.
Directions
1. Mix Italian dressing and barbecue sauce and marinate chicken for at least one hour. (I like to cut the breasts into thirds so they cook faster)
2. Scrape grill clean, heat if for about 5 min, and then oil or spray it to create a non-stick surface.
3. Grill chicken for about 5 minutes on each side. Baste the last 5 minutes. If you left the breast whole it will take longer.
Veggies on the Grill
After you have your meat going, add your side dishes to the grill. Some of my favorites are asparagus, yellow squash and zucchini as pictured . For the asparagus use a grilling tray and for the squash, cut it lengthwise and lay it right on the grill. Just drizzle some olive oil over the veggies and sprinkle with salt and pepper, a little garlic salt or your favorite seasonings. Grill until desired tenderness is reached. This usually takes about 5-10 minutes. Serve with fruit and eat outside!
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