Skip the boring burgers and hot dogs in favor of these healthy, delicious recipes; there are plenty of healthy BBQ ideas and easy outdoor grill recipes; everything from grilled chicken recipes to grilled seafood is included; and these low-calorie dishes are ideal for weight loss.
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I mean, really… who wants a lame hamburger or hot dog that’s been sitting out in the sun for far too long? We’ve all experienced what it’s like to arrive at a cookout and be utterly disappointed by the lack of healthy or tasty options.
Impress your guests with one of these healthy grilling recipes that are quick AND delicious, as well as being good for you.
Check out these 40+ Healthy Dinner Recipes or these Cheap, Healthy Recipes if you need more inspiration for dinner.
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Healthy Balsamic Grilled Chicken 🔗
This Balsamic Grilled Chicken Recipe is perfect for summer grilling. Paleo, gluten free, and easy to make – you'll love this healthy marinade!
Prep: 5min
Total: 50min
Serving Size: 6 oz grilled chicken
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 6 oz grilled chicken, calories 358 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 203 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instruction:
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic, honey and fresh thyme.
- Pour marinade into a ziploc bag or container.
- Add chicken to marinade and allow it to marinade for at least 30 minutes. (Overnight is best!)
- When ready to cook, heat grill on high and cook on each side for 7-9 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly (internal temp should be 165)
FAQ
What’s the healthiest food to grill?
MeatsArgentinean Skewers with Sherry Vinegar Steak Sauce and Grilled Scallions; Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint; Garlic-Mustard Grilled Beef Skewers; Grilled Shrimp in Lettuce Leaves with Serrano-Mint Sauce; Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa; Fish Tacos.
Is cooking on a grill healthy?
In addition to being a tradition, grilling can also be one of the healthiest methods of cooking because there is no oil to add extra fat and calories or burden the grilled meat with heavy breading or frying.
How do I make grilled food healthier?
Don’t let the charred residue on your grill transfer to your food by starting out clean. Smoke and fire. Exposing protein-rich meat, poultry, and fish to high heat and open flames creates heterocyclic amines. Marinate. Give veggies and fruit equal billing with meat. Practice safe grilling.