OK, we don't literally mean no labor. But while these recipes pack a ton of flavor, they all feature easy, quick-to-make marinades, rubs and sauces that only taste like you worked really hard.
(But don't worry, we won't tell.)
Take it easy at the grill this weekend. All of these recipes feature quick-to-make marinades, rubs and sauces that pack so much flavor they only taste like they were hard to make.
Moist Mustard-Rosemary Chicken for a Crowd
Bourbon & Brown Sugar Marinated Steak
Grilled Thai Ginger-Garlic Pork Chops
Moist Mustard-Rosemary Chicken for a Crowd
by Susie Middleton
This quick and delicious chicken is a great ingredient base for salads (simply scale the recipe up or down as needed) and is just as delicious cold.
Serves 8
3-1/2 to 4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs (or a mix), rinsed and patted dry
Kosher salt and fresh coarsely ground black pepper
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup mayonnaise (preferably Hellman’s or Best Foods brand)
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
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Bourbon & Brown Sugar Marinated Steak
by Molly StevensServes four.
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup bourbon or other whiskey
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar, preferably dark
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1-1/2 to 2 lb. beef steak, preferably flank, or 1-1/2-inch-thick New York strip steaks
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Grilled Thai Ginger-Garlic Pork Chops
by Bruce Aidells
Serve these chops with Cilantro-Mint Sauce or Fresh Plum Salsa or a simple Thai salad of sweet onions, cucumbers, and carrots in a sweet vinegar dressing.
Serves four.
3 to 4 Tbs. finely chopped lemongrass (remove the outer leaves from 1 or 2 stalks and chop the tender centers)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; more for garnish
3 Tbs. chopped fresh mint; more for garnish
2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
2 Tbs. minced garlic
4 tsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. grated lime zest
1/2 cup Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup canned pineapple juice
2 Tbs. peanut oil
4 frenched center-cut pork chops,about 1-1/2 inches thick
Lime wedges for serving
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