Saturday, August 27, 2016

Weekend Barbecue - Grilled Chicken, Deviled Egg Coleslaw & Farro Salad


Marinaded Chicken
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. Montreal steak seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp. minced onion
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 bottle corona 
Combine the olive oil and spices in a bowl and mix well.  Add in the beer and mix well.  Put the chicken into a ziploc bag and pour marinade into the bag.  Remove air from the bag and seal it up.  Let sit in the fridge all day or overnight.

When ready to grill, heat the barbecue to medium high heat.  Cook the chicken 5 minutes, turn over and cook another 5 minutes, turn over once more and cook 3 minutes.




Deviled Egg Coleslaw
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3/4 cup light mayo
  • 3 tbsp. whole grain mustard
  • 2 tsp. white vinegar
  • 1 heaping tsp. Cholula hot sauce
  • 1/4 heaping tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 - 16 oz. bag shredded cabbage
Mix everything but the cabbage in a large bowl.  Add the cabbage and toss to coat evenly.  Let chill in the fridge at least an hour before serving.  


Farro Salad
  • 1 1/2 cups farro
  • 2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1 - 12 oz. package green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
  • 1/4 cup garlic infused olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the farro and season with 1 1/2 tsp. salt.  Boil rigorously 12-15 minutes.  Drain and set aside to cool.

Meanwhile bring a separate pot of water to a boil, add green beans and boil 2 minutes.  Drain and set aside to cool.

Mix together the oil, vinegar, dijon, pepper and 1/2 tsp. salt.

Once beans and farro are cool, combine in a bowl with the red bell pepper and chives.  Pour the dressing over the top and toss to combine.  

Chill in the fridge until you are ready to serve.  When ready to serve, add the feta cheese and stir to combine.

ENJOY!










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