Posted by Tastefully Simple on May 11, 2020
The warmth of bright sunshine. The crisp taste of ice-cold lemonade. The smoky sizzle of a hot grill.
The first signs of summer are officially here. And this year, more than ever, it’s a great time to enjoy the great outdoors – even if it means just kicking back in your own backyard.
From dinners on the deck to campfire cookouts, here are 6 delicious reasons to get grilling.
5 Great Ways to Get Saucy
1. Grilled Honey Teriyaki Chicken Tenders. Great for kids! These homemade chicken tenders get a healthy, summery twist with a splash of fresh lime, teriyaki and light coconut milk.
Featured sauce: Honey Teriyaki Sauce
Try the marinade and dipping sauce with boneless pork chops, too. It’s delish!
2. Vidalia Chicken & Veggie Grilled Platter. Bring together all the bright colors and flavors of summertime with this family-style platter, loaded with grilled chicken thighs, fresh garden veggies and fingerling potatoes.
Featured sauce: Vidalia® Onion Dressing
Perfect for the patio or picnics in the backyard!
3. Sweet Pepper Jalapeño Sliders. Prefer something a little less traditional? Try these sassy island-inspired sliders, topped with melty brie, jalapeno jam and peppery arugula – all on toasted Hawaiian sweet rolls.
Featured sauce: Sweet Pepper Jalapeño Jam
4. Smoky BBQ Chicken Salad. Grilled chicken and fresh salad make a perfect summer weeknight meal.
Featured sauce: Smoky Bacon BBQ Sauce
Toss together this Southwestern-style salad in 30 minutes, filled with chopped avocado, sweet corn, tomatoes and tortilla strips.
5. Bayou Bourbon Burgers. For a family favorite, try these easy and delicious turkey burgers, topped with Swiss cheese and creamy slaw.
Featured sauce: Bayou Bourbon Sauce
By the way, this brown sugar bourbon sauce is one of my family’s all-time faves. It’s also divine on grilled salmon, ham steaks and pork chops. You can find more great grilling recipes on our website, too.
Now it’s your turn! What’s your favorite grilling go-to sauce or secret? We’d love to hear from you.
Get your grill on, friends!
– Jen