3 Easy Mediterranean Recipes for Summer Hosting
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Published 2024-06-06
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Mediterranean Summer Menu
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Marinade:
▪8-12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
▪20g (1T + 1 tsp) salt
▪10g (2t) sugar
▪5g (1 ½t) black pepper
▪3g (1 2/3t) dried oregano
▪50g (1/4c) olive oil
▪30g (1/2c) parsley, chopped
▪40g (8-10 cloves) garlic, minced
▪Zest of 2 lemons
For the Grilled Broccolini Pasta Salad:
▪150g (2/3 cup) red wine vinegar
▪15g (2t) honey
▪15g (1T) grainy mustard (Maille brand recommended)
▪1 medium shallot, finely diced and rinsed
▪150g (2/3 cup) extra virgin olive oil
▪125g (1 bunch) broccolini, stems trimmed
▪Salt, to taste
▪225g (1/2 lb) bowtie pasta
▪75g (1/2 cup) marinated olives, rough chopped
▪50-75g (1 whole) red bell pepper, diced
▪75g (2/3 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
▪50g (1/4 cup) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
▪10g (3T) finely chopped parsley
For the Citrus and Fennel Salad:
▪6 large oranges
▪2 grapefruits
▪1 fennel bulb, fronds reserved
▪1/4 red onion, thinly shaved
▪3-4T chopped roasted pistachios
▪Olive oil, for dressing
▪1-2 tbsp champagne vinegar or lemon juice
▪Flaky salt
Instructions:
For the Chicken:
1. Combine salt, sugar, black pepper, oregano, olive oil, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3-5 hours in the refrigerator.
2. Preheat the grill to 550°F (288°C). Lightly oil the grates. Place marinated chicken thighs on the grill over high heat. Grill until well-marked, about 4 minutes per side. Let rest.
For the Grilled Broccolini Pasta Salad:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until just past al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, and olive oil. Add rinsed shallot or onion.
3. Toss broccolini with olive oil and salt, then grill alongside chicken for about 2-3 minutes per side until charred but still crisp. Chop into ½ inch lengths.
4. Combine cooked pasta, dressing, grilled broccolini, olives, bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss well and hold at room temperature before serving.
For the Citrus and Fennel Salad:
1. Supreme oranges and grapefruits by removing all peel and pith, then segmenting the fruits.
2. Thinly shave the fennel bulb on a mandoline, stopping before the core. Pick some of the fronds to use for garnish.
3. Arrange citrus segments in a serving dish. Top with shaved fennel, red onion, and pistachios.
4. Dress the salad with olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and sprinkle with flaky salt.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Marinating the chicken
1:19 Pasta salad dressing
2:24 Grilling the broccolini and chicken
4:12 Pasta salad prep
5:05 Stay hydrated
6:06 Finishing the pasta salad
7:04 Citrus and fennel salad
9:55 plate up and tasting
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All Comments (21)
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That citrus salad was just beautiful. Well done Chef!
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Can we have more Mediterranean recipes this summer Bri?
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I like when you come up with your own recipes
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This video has years and years of learning by trial and error. Gosh I wish I saw this 10 years ago. It’s so elevated and excellent. Thank you!
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Love this easy dinner party content. The worst is when you’re running around inside and outside switching between various dishes while your guests stand around with an equal amount of guilt and hunger as the evening progresses
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This is everything I could possibly want from a summer menu.
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One of my top three fave cooking channels. It’s modern, straightforward, no fuss. Bravo.
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I just made this chicken and the citrus salad for a small pool party and 100% was amazing. The citrus was outstanding and the chicken was so flavorful and light.
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Brian, these recipes look delicious. Is it possible to show a few more of these easy and light meals for the summer? Thanks!
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Made a sourdough starter and baked my first bread yesterday! Today I toasted some seeds, and will be baking the seeded version tomorrow.
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I don't love anyone enough to prep that much citrus like that 😂
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Love your content. I am struggling to believe your doctor recommended LMNT to you, however I will assume you are an honest person and tamper my skepticism. Thanks for another set of delicious recipes.
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We did just the chicken last night, and the marinade is game-changing. Hubby watched the grilling section to up his game a bit. Thank you!
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The citrus and fennel salad would be amazing with Lox!
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I love how “Bri eats straight ingredients he shouldn’t have” is becoming a recurring subplot.
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Bro is DEVIOUS using the mandoline that confidently
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Loved the style of these recipes. I very much appreciate the simple and delicious, the healthy is a bonus but not necessary.
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I love how colorful it is! The Greeks really know how to live it up with food.
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Never change Brian, I love your videos so so much
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I love pasta salad so much!! Cannot wait to try your recipe
