The ideal 15-minute summer meal is Grilled Chicken Sausages and Vegetables, which features delectable balsamic vegetables.
I love to serve it on its own, with a big bowl of this Pasta with No Cook Tomato Sauce, or just a nice Caesar Salad. These simple Grilled Chicken Sausages with Vegetables is a meal we consistently eat through the warmer months because it is ready in no time and packs in so much flavor.
This straightforward Grilled Sausage and Vegetables recipe, which only requires flavorful chicken or turkey sausages, a ton of in-season vegetables, fresh basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, is one of our favorite things to make in the summer and is ready in under twenty minutes.
If you want to add a starch to the meal, consider quickly par-cooking some potatoes in the microwave (or boiling water) and tossing those in the mix as well. Because grilled potatoes are amazing. Everything is quickly grilled to bring out some smoky flavor and then tossed together for one hearty, healthy, and seriously yummy meal.
However, we have also made this dish with spicy sausages and it turns out delicious. Some of my favorite chicken sausages to try are sundried tomato, spicy Italian, spinach and feta, and roasted garlic. Generally, I look for sausages with around 160 calories each and tend to go for more Mediterranean flavor profiles since they pair well with the basil and balsamic vinegar.
You can also switch up the vegetables; for example, instead of fresh basil, try rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley, or cilantro. Lastly, as you might have guessed, you can switch up the herbs; for instance, instead of fresh basil, try rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley, or cilantro. And if you’re anything like me, you won’t think twice about topping everything with some fresh Parmesan, goat, or fennel cheese
How to Grill Chicken Sausages
Grilled Chicken Sausage with Pears 🔗
Sliced pears become exceptionally sweet whengiven a quick turn on the grill (or the stove top). This recipe can be made on a grill pan, although you may need to increase the cooking times by one minute per side.
Prep: 10min
Total: 25min
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 firm, ripe pears, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 8 precooked chicken-and-apple sausage links, pricked with a fork
- Fresh thyme, chutney, and assorted mustards, for serving
Instruction:
- Preheat grill to medium-high. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 to 4 seconds.)
- Whisk lemon juice with mustard. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in salt and pepper. Toss pears with 2 tablespoons dressing.
- Grill sausages, turning frequently, until heated through, 10 to 12 minutes total. At the same time, grill pears until softened and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Top sausages and pears with thyme, and serve with chutney, mustards, and remaining dressing.
FAQ
How do I cook chicken sausage on the grill?
Sausage has a lot of fat, so you can cook it early and let it rest, says Richard. The minimum internal temperature recommendation for poultry is 165 °F. To cook sausage, heat your grill to medium (about 350 °F), use direct heat, and cook for 18 to 22 minutes, turning occasionally.
Are Grilled chicken sausages healthy?
A healthy chicken sausage has about 14 grams per link, which meets 20% of your daily protein needs. Given that men need 56 grams of protein on average per day while women need 46 grams, chicken sausage is a fantastic source of protein.
Can you grill fully cooked chicken sausage?
It’s difficult to think of grilled sausages without thinking of sautéed peppers and onions. Other delicious side dishes to serve with sausage include Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Rosemary and Garlic Baked Potato Wedges, Potato Chips, and Grilled Vegetables.