Tags: grilled

  • Lime Chicken

    1/2 cup lime juice
    1/4 cup chopped cilantro
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz)
    1 teaspoon olive oil
     In resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix lime juice, cilantro, salt and black pepper. Rub chicken with oil; place in same bag, turning to coat chicken in lime mixture. Refrigerate 2 hours.
     Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cover and grill chicken 4 to 6 inches from medium-high heat about 10 minutes per side or until a [...]

  • Chicken Souvlaki

    1 lb chicken breasts, cut into pices
    1/2 c fresh oregano
    2 tsp fresh dill
    2 cloves garlic, crushed
    1 Tbsp lemon zest
    3 Tbsp lemon juice
    4 tsp olive oil, divided
    1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
    1/4 tsp salt
    Equipment:
    Soaked wooden skewers
    Grill
    Blend together oregano, dill, garlic, lemon zest, juice, oil, pepper flakes and salt.  Rub over chicken and marinade for 1 hour or overnight. 
    Preheat grill to medium-high.  Thread chicken onto skewers.  Oil heated grates and grill approx 7 to 10 minutes.
    Serve with Tzatziki sauce.

  • Grilled Carrots

    Halve lengthwise, quarter if large.
    Cook in boiling salted water until tender, about 6 minutes.  Drain and pat dry.
    Brush with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.  Grill over medium until grill marks appear, 8 to 10 minutes.

  • Grilled Potatoes

    For medium size Russet or sweet potatoes, cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch wedges.  For new potatoes, cut in half.
    Steam until tender, 10 to 25 minutes.  Let cool.
    Brush with vegetable oil, season with salt and pepper.  Grill over medium-high until heated through and grill marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  • Grilled Corn

    Cut corn on the cob crosswise into 2-inch pieces.
    Brush with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.  Grill over medium high until tender, 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally.

  • Grilled Tomatoes

    Halve tomatoes crosswise.
    Brush with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.  Grill over medium-high until grill marks appear, 8 to 10 minutes.

  • Grilled Eggplant

    Half eggplant lengthwise, then cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch wedges.
    Brush with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.  Grill over medium, covered, until soft, 5 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally.

  • Grilled Mushrooms

    Trim Stems.
    Brush with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.  For portobellos, grill, cap side down, covered, over medium until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.  Flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.  For button mushrooms, grill over medium high heat until tender, 12 minutes, turning occasionally.

  • Grilled Bell Peppers

    Grill peppers over high heat until charred all over, 15 to 18 minutes, turning occasionally.  Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.  Let stand 10 minutes.  Rub off skins using paper towels, halve peppers and discard seeds.

  • Chicken Fajita's and Yummy Marinade

    Marinade:
    2 ounces white wine vinegar
    3 ounces fresh lime juice
    3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    3 tablespoons minced onion
    3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    Fajitas
    8 (8-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
    1/2 cup picante sauce
    1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
    1/4 cup chopped green chiles
    For the marinade: Combine ingredients in a bowl or resealable bag. Add chicken, turning to coat, and refrigerate 4 hours or more. Discard marinade and grill chicken by whichever method you choose.
    For fajitas: Slice chicken into 1/2″ strips. Serve [...]