And, of course, nothing makes me happier than having a backyard full of people that need to be fed.
I always tell guests that want to bring something to bring snack food or dessert. I'll take care of everything else. This is my go-to BBQ meal....spicy honey chicken, grilled veggies, and fruit salad. The fruit salad is easy. Cut up some watermelon, berries, grapes, and any other fruit you like and toss it all in a bowl. That's it! The spicy honey chicken takes a bit more work.
Spicy Honey Chicken
Chicken Rub
2. Drizzle oil on chicken (I use a mix of breasts and thighs) and rub the chicken rub onto the chicken (how's that for obvious?)
3. Grill chicken until no longer pink in the middle.
4. Warm honey and add vinegar.
5. Pour honey/vinegar mixture on chicken. Grill an additional minute.
- 2 tsp granulated garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
2. Drizzle oil on chicken (I use a mix of breasts and thighs) and rub the chicken rub onto the chicken (how's that for obvious?)
3. Grill chicken until no longer pink in the middle.
4. Warm honey and add vinegar.
5. Pour honey/vinegar mixture on chicken. Grill an additional minute.
6. Pour any leftover honey/vinegar mixture on chicken when serving.
Can I give you a tip? Make a huge batch of the chicken rub and store it in a glass jar in your spice cabinet. Make extras for all your friends to take home that night. They'll be asking for it and call you to thank you every time they use it.
I always serve this chicken with grilled veggies. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my hungry guests chow down on vegetables.
Grilled Veggies
- assortment of veggies (get an assortment of your favorites...here's what I used)
- 3 summer squash, 3 red bell peppers, 3 zucchini, 1 eggplant, mushrooms, and a bunch of asparagus
- olive oil
- sea salt and pepper
- balsamic vinegar
- 2-3 cloves fresh crushed garlic
- fresh basil
- fresh rosemary
- fresh italian parsley
1. Slice the veggies lengthwise into about 1/4 inch slices.
2. Brush each side of the veggies with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the veggies on each side until tender and slightly charred. Don't move the veggies around on the grill too much, you want those black grill marks!
4. Mix 4 tbsp olive oil with 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Add garlic and fresh herbs. I make this ahead of time and let it sit so the flavors can blend together.
5. Once the veggies are grilled, put them on a platter and brush the oil/vinegar/herb mixture all over the veggies.
Here's the herb mixture. As you can see, I use a lot of herbs. They're the star of the show.
This is what I like to call Holy Grilled Goodness. My prep + Mr. McGhee's cooking = Heaven in the mouth
If you're a local reader, don't be surprised if the McGhees invite you over for a BBQ and serve you this meal. If you aren't local, fire up your BBQ and make this meal. Channel your inner McGhee. You'll have a blast, I promise.
2. Brush each side of the veggies with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the veggies on each side until tender and slightly charred. Don't move the veggies around on the grill too much, you want those black grill marks!
4. Mix 4 tbsp olive oil with 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Add garlic and fresh herbs. I make this ahead of time and let it sit so the flavors can blend together.
5. Once the veggies are grilled, put them on a platter and brush the oil/vinegar/herb mixture all over the veggies.
Here's the herb mixture. As you can see, I use a lot of herbs. They're the star of the show.
This is what I like to call Holy Grilled Goodness. My prep + Mr. McGhee's cooking = Heaven in the mouth
The minis fight over this asparagus. Let me repeat that. The minis fight over this asparagus.
If you're a local reader, don't be surprised if the McGhees invite you over for a BBQ and serve you this meal. If you aren't local, fire up your BBQ and make this meal. Channel your inner McGhee. You'll have a blast, I promise.
