Summer Grilling

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is BBQ. Everything seems to taste better after it's marinated and then grilled. YUM!! For chicken and pork they seem to dry out easily, especially on the BBQ, unless they've been marinated. I've also found that some type of citrus-lemon or lime-juice makes them even more tender and juicy. I also love the ease of preparing dinner in the morning, having it marinate all day, then quickly popping it onto the BBQ for a very quick dinner! Here are two of my favorite poultry marinades:

HEATHER’S CHICKEN
RECIPE SOURCE: HEATHER HITZEROTH
SERVES: 6
PREHEAT OVEN TO: BBQ
INGREDIENTS
• 1 C ITALIAN DRESSING
• ½ C SOY SAUCE
• 2 TB LEMON JUICE
• 6 BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS

DIRECTIONS
1. MIX FIRST 3 INGREDIENTS TOGETHER. MARINADE CHICKEN AT LEAST 30 MINUTES AND BBQ.

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GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN & ASPARAGUS

RECIPE SOURCE: FAMILY MAGAZINE
SERVES: 6
PREHEAT OVEN TO: BBQ
INGREDIENTS
• MARINADE INGREDIENTS:
• ½ C SOY SAUCE
• ½ C RICE WINE VINEGAR
• 2 TB TOASTED SESAME OIL
• 2 TB HONEY

• 2 GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED
•  JUICE FROM 2 LIMES
• ½ TSP LEMON PEPPER
• 1 POUND ASPARAGUS, SLICED INTO PIECES
• 1 POUND PORK TENDERLOIN, SLICED

DIRECTIONS
1. MIX MARINADE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER. COMBINE WITH SLICES OF PORK AND ASPARAGUS. MARINATE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES TO 3 HOURS.
2. BBQ PORK ON GRILL AND VEGGIES IN GRILL BASKET.