Don’t forget the propane you will need for the cookout: there is also the Indy 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix to watch as well.
I am hungry: how about Grilled Pesto Chicken with Summer Squash. Let your grill do the legwork while you create the ultimate homemade pesto.
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients
1/4 c. toasted walnuts
3 tbsp. refrigerated pesto
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 zucchini
2 yellow squash, cut lengthwise into thick slices
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets
2 tsp. salt-free garlic and herb seasoning blend
Fresh basil, for serving
Directions
- Heat grill to medium-high. Stir together walnuts, pesto, and fresh lemon juice. Thin with 1 tablespoon water, if necessary. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Toss 3 zucchini and 2 yellow squash (cut lengthwise into thick slices) with olive oil and kosher salt and black pepper.
- Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast fillets with salt-free garlic and herb seasoning blend, and kosher salt and black pepper.
- Grill chicken until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Grill squash until tender, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Serve vegetables and chicken topped with pesto and fresh basil.
