Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

1/3 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs. flank steak

Score surface of steak with 1/4 inch knife cuts, 1 inch apart, across the grain. Combine marinade ingredients and steak in a 1 gallon freezer bag. Chill and marinade at least 2 hours or overnight. Take steak out and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Cover and grill 4-6 minutes on each side until medium rare. Remove from heat, cover with foil and let rest 10 minutes. Slice very thin against the grain at a slight diagonal.

7-Up Marinated Chicken

This recipe for grilled, marinated chicken is a favorite from my childhood.  It has terrific flavor and is simple to throw together the night before.  The next day, when mealtime rolls around, it is quick and simple to grill up for the perfect summer meal.  We add corn on the cob, fresh fruit, fresh green beans and grilled potatoes to complete this easy yet delicious seasonal dish.

7-Up Marinated Chicken
6 servings

2 c. 7-Up (or other lemon-lime soda, diet is ok)
1 c.  reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. prepared horseradish
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz. ea)

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soda, soy sauce, oil, garlic powder and horseradish; add chicken.  Seal the bag and turn to coat.  Refrigerate overnight.

Drain and discard marinade.  Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Pineapple, Corn and Bell Pepper Relish

We grilled these chicken thighs this summer and loved the recipe.  Especially the relish that goes over the chicken.  I was eating it plain!  The leftover relish was also good with tortilla chips.   

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Pineapple, Corn and Bell Pepper Relish

from Eat Yourself Skinny

8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Cooking spray

Relish:

2 cups cubed fresh pineapple (about 1/2 pineapple)

1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear)

1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

3 Tbsp finely chopped red onion

1 Tbsp cider vinegar

1 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; lightly coat with cooking spray.  Combine garlic powder, cumin, 1/2 tsp. salt, and pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle over chicken.  Add chicken to pan; cook 10 minutes on each side or until done.

Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, pineapple, and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.  Serve relish over chicken and enjoy.