We are so ready for the long weekend!!! We found searched the web for healthy 4th of July recipes. Here are some of great ideas for indulging in summertime treats that keep it light and fresh.
It’s not the 4th without some grilling action and this is the so easy, tastiest grilled chicken you will ever make. 3 Ingredient Grilled Chicken (Pinch of Yum)
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup water
4 cloves garlic, smashed
cilantro and lime for serving
5 Minute Magic Green Sauce for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the chicken into chunks. Place in a large ziplock plastic bag or bowl.
Pour the soy sauce, honey, water, and garlic into a bowl. Whisk until incorporated. Set aside about 3/4 cup of the sauce for brushing the chicken later.
Pour the remaining sauce into the bag or bowl with the chicken. Seal or cover the mixture and refrigerate as long as you can – 4 hours is a good minimum but you can go as long as overnight.
When you’re ready to grill, preheat the grill on medium high for 5-10 minutes and oil the grates. Meanwhile, drain off the marinade and place the chicken pieces on skewers. Place the chicken on the hot grill, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes. Brush with reserved sauce and flip. Repeat this process until you see that the chicken is browned to your liking and fully cooked.
Serve with cilantro, lime, Magic Green Sauce, or any other dipping sauces you like. We also like this with a salad and some naan or rice.
We always want something sweet and refreshing at any BBQ. Check out this favorite of ours. Blueberry, Strawberry & Jicama Salsa (Two Peas and Their Pod)
Ingredients 1x2x3x
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup diced strawberries
1 cup diced jicama
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded
Juice of 1 large lime
Kosher salt, to taste
Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine blueberries, strawberries, jicama, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno, and lime juice. Stir until well combined. Season with salt, to taste. Serve with tortilla chips at room temperature or chilled.
Even though these sliders are vegetarian-they are a big favorite of ours! Quinoa Sliders with Green Goddess Aioli (Le Petit Eats)
