This is one of my most favorite summer meals. It’s quick, easy and it doesn’t heat up the kitchen! Perfect for a hot summer evening!
Grilled Chicken Breast in Asian Marinade
Cold Sesame Noodles
Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Sorbet and Fresh Mint
Tsing Tao Beer
Grilled Chicken Breast in Asian Marinade
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 scallions, cleaned and chopped
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place the chicken breasts in a large zip lock bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for 2 – 4 hours. Heat the grill to around 400 degrees. Spray the grate with no-stick olive oil. Place the chicken on the hot grate and baste with the marinade, turning every few minutes until cooked through. Allow the chicken to cool for 15 minutes. Slice in 1/2″ slices on the diagnonal and place on the cold noodles.
Cold Sesame Noodles
1 box Quinoa (gluten free) spaghetti or rice spaghetti
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon chili oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
hot water to thin the sauce if necessary
1 cup sliced cucumber
1/3 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
lime wedges
Cook the pasta in boiling water, drain well and set aside. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. If the sauce is overly thick, add enough hot water to desired consistency. Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl. Top with the sauce and toss well to coat. Top with sliced cooked chicken, cucumber, cilantro, scallion, peanuts and lime wedges.
Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Sorbet and Fresh Mint
1 Pineapple, cleaned, peeled and sliced, 1″ thick
1 container Ciao Bella Coconut Sorbet
fresh mint leaves
Place pineapple slices on a hot grill, turning after 2 minutes. place on individual serving plates with a couple of small scoops of coconut sorbet and fresh mint leaves…..cool, refreshing….yummy!
AND…..from I’m With The Band….this weekends musical scene! Thanks Kathi Williams! http://www.imwiththebandonssi.blogspot.com/
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