Grillin'

The summer is here again and what better time than now to spend quality time with family and the backyard grill.

With only two short months of great sunny weather (Canadian Eh?) its good to be out on a patio somewhere sipping colourful, fruity drinks. But for those on a tight budget the backyard patio can be just as grand.

I personally want to spend as much time as I can outdoors so creating an inviting space, your own little oasis is key. Once you have the setting in place really it is all about barbecuing! 

For the not so great chef (moi) barbecuing can be most forgivable - its hard to make a mistake. 

Here are some great ideas for your outdoor kitchen...

Grilled Chicken Sliders

By Cindy Heller

Ingredients

•  1 pound  skinless chicken breasts

•  Salt and pepper to taste

•  4 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped

•  1 tablespoon  chopped fresh mint

•  1 teaspoon  honey

•  6 whole wheat cocktail buns, split

•  3 tablespoons  honey mustard

• 12 red apple slices

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Make It

1. Cut chicken breasts into 6 pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink in the center, turning once.

1. Mix kiwi, mint, honey, and more salt and pepper. Spread bottom buns with honey mustard and add 2 apple slices, chicken, kiwi chutney, and bun tops.

Margarita Chicken

Ingredients

• zest from one lime 
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, from about 4 limes  
• 1/4 cup olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons tequila, optional 
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 
• 2 cloves garlic, mashed 
• 1 teaspoon chile powder 
• pinch salt and pepper 
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, 6-8

Directions

1. Place all ingredients, except for the chicken, in a gallon-sized zip top plastic bag. Squish to combine. Add chicken, seal bag, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for one hour or overnight.
2. Coat grill pan (or grill) with cooking spray. Heat pan (or grill) to medium-high. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, turning breast a quarter turn after two minutes if cross hatch marks are desired. Serve immediately.

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