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25 Easy Summer Dinners That Everyone Will Love

25 Easy Summer Dinners That Everyone Will Love and Devour

Discover 25 Easy Summer Dinners That Everyone Will Love, quick and delicious meals perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Fresh & Seasonal
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Juicy Chicken Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Spices (rosemary or thyme)
Street Corn Salad
  • 2 ears Fresh Corn or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
One-Skillet Dish
  • 1 pound Sausage chicken or pork
  • 1 cup Corn
  • 1 medium Zucchini
  • 1 medium Bell Peppers
Grilled Chicken Skewers
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts marinated
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
  • 1 medium Bell Peppers
Orzo Dish
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Olives
  • 1 cup Chopped Veggies seasonal
Mango Dressing/Salads
  • 1 large Fresh Mango or pineapple
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Honey

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. Marinate Chicken: Combine lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and fresh spices in a bowl. Add chicken, ensuring it’s well coated, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to pack in flavor.
  2. Sauté Sausage and Veggies: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and your choice of fresh veggies like corn, zucchini, and bell peppers. Cook until sausage is browned and veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Mix Street Corn Salad: In a bowl, toss together fresh corn, chili powder, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. This crunchy salad adds a refreshing touch to your summer meals.
  4. Grill Skewers: Assemble marinated chicken and pineapple chunks on skewers. Cook on a preheated grill over medium heat for about 7-10 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink and has nice grill marks.
  5. Prepare Orzo Dish: Boil orzo in salted water as per package directions, approximately 10 minutes. Drain and mix with feta cheese, olives, and seasonal veggies for a delightful side dish.
  6. Serve: Plate your vibrant meals warm, garnished with fresh herbs. Delight in the beautiful colors and scrumptious aromas!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle dishes with a bit of hot honey for a sweet and spicy kick.

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