Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Let the Barbequing Season Commence

Memorial Day . . . the unofficial, official start of summer:  To me that means lots of grilling outside and the one thing I love about that is that my kitchen doesn't get nearly as messing during dinner time!!  Plus it's so easy to throw chicken, hamburgers, fish, veggies and even pizza on the grill and it all tastes BETTER!!

Monday night I not only grilled chicken BUT also pineapple.  Yes, that's right pineapple and it is amazing. I drizzled some honey on it and just threw it on the grill, turning frequently.  It is a great addition to your grilled entree but could also be used as a desert with some vanilla non-fat greek yogurt on top.

The chicken recipe below is one of my favorites and I recommend you marinate the chicken over night or for at least 4 hours.  I also quickly made an Israeli Couscous Salad which was great the next day for lunch!

Asain Chicken Marinade:

Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium or Braggs)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 4-6 chicken boneless chicken breasts
Combine everything in a bowl.  Place chicken breasts in ziplock and cover with marinade and place in refrigerator overnight or at least 4 hours.











Israeli Couscous Mediterranean Salad

Ingredients:

Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
Combine all the ingredients and mix well.  Set aside.

Salad:

1 cup uncooked Israeli Couscous
5 cups water
1-1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced or quartered
1/2 red onion diced
1 cucumber, peeled, sliced and diced
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp basil, finely chopped

Bring water to boil in a medium size pot, add couscous and return to boil than reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 8-9 minutes.  Drain well, rinse well with cold water.  Transfer to bowl and add tomatoes, onion, cucumber, feta and basil.  Toss with dressing, use 1/2 dressing and add more if needed.  Can store in refridgerator for several days.  Serve at room temperature.
For 21 Day fix measure with 1 yellow and 1 blue

For 21 Day Fix:
Chicken Breast = 1 RED
Couscous Salad = 1 YELLOW,  1 BLUE, 1/2 GREEN
Grilled Pineapple = 1 PURPLE









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