Ah, the simple things in life. Summer is the best time to cook on the grill for so many reasons. The weather is perfect (usually), cooking becomes easier and it’s a great way to hang outside with friends and family! Let’s not forget it’s one of my favorite times to enjoy a beer or two while sitting in my lawn chair on the patio. 

This was my latest dinner on the grill: 

 

I have to give some credit to my husband because he did help out with this one. You’re looking at Spiced Grilled Chicken, Corn The Cob, Potatoes with Onions and Sweet Bell Peppers, Broccoli, and Asparagus. Keep in mind that you can use any veggies you like and prepare and cook them the same way as the broccoli and asparagus. 

I like to use chicken thighs instead of breasts simply because they don’t dry out. However, breasts do have better nutritional stats and can be substituted if you really want an even healthier meal. When comparing equal portions, some that are noteworthy…

1. Protein – 21g in thighs and 25g in breasts*
2. Fat – 13g in thighs and 7g in breasts *
3. Calories – 210 in thighs and 170 in breasts*
4. Cholesterol – 80mg in thighs and 70mg in breasts*

CHICKEN:

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Paprika

Crushed red pepper, a few pinches or more if you want heat

Garlic powder

Cinnamon

Sea salt

Black pepper 

Mix all spices together (equal parts except the crushed red pepper), coat the chicken, and put it in a covered pan in the refrigerator while you prepare the sides. 
CORN:

Corn on the Cob

Water 

Don’t clean the corn, just keep it as is and soak it in water for at least 10 minutes​
POTATOES:

Russet potatoes

Olive oil spray

1/2 Red bell pepper, slices

1/2 Sweet onion, slices

Paprika

Garlic powder

Sea Salt

Black pepper 

Lay out a long piece of tin foil and then double it with the second piece perpendicular to the first. Spray lightly with oil. Place all ingredients on top of the foil, wrap it sealing all sides. Put these on the grill first since they usually take the longest to cook. 
BROCCOLI:

Broccoli

Olive oil spray

Sea salt

Black pepper 

Same as the potatoes, lay out a long piece of tin foil and then double it with the second piece perpendicular to the first. Spray lightly with oil. Place all ingredients on top of the foil, wrap it sealing all sides.

ASPARAGUS:

Asparagus

Olive oil spray

Sea Salt

Black pepper 

And…repeat preparation a third time.
Cook everything on the grill over medium heat together until steamy and the chicken is cooked through. Don’t worry if one thing is done before the other, just keep it in its foil or cover it until you’re ready. Cooking is suppose to be stress free!

ENJOY!!

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