Monday, June 13, 2011

Summery Food and Music

As I promised in the Rules of Summer post I have a recipe for a great summer dish and a summer playlist.

First, this little tidbit:

4-year-old Cousin: "Do you catch fish at the fish hatchery?"
Me: "Nope"
Cousin: "Do you eat fish at the fish hatchery?"
Me: "Nope"
Cousin: "Then what do you do at the fish hatchery?"
Me: "You will never know."

Working at a fish hatchery and not being involved with the fish in any way is difficult for anyone to understand.

Recipe for Grilled Basil-Marinated Chicken:
Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped 
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Directions

Whisk together the oil, vinegar, basil, onion, salt, peppercorns, and garlic in a bowl. Transfer the marinade to a gallon-sized sealable plastic bag with the chicken and shake to combine. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 12 hours.

When ready to cook, build a charcoal fire or preheat gas grill.

Remove chicken from the marinade. Grill the chicken, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a platter and garnish with the basil sprigs.

This turned out to be DELICIOUS. Unfortunately I had to serve hungry little kids so there aren't any pictures, but trust me it was delightful and a perfect summer meal to grill!


Summer Playlist
  • Here Comes the Sun- The Beatles
  • Dog Days Are Over- Florence and the Machine
  • Highway to Hell- AC/DC
  • You Shook Me All Night Long- AC/DC
  • Accidentally In Love- Counting Crows
  • I Believe in a Thing Called Love- The Darkness
  • Raspberry Beret- Prince
  • Dancing Queen- ABBA
  • Shake It- Metro Station
  • In the Summertime- Mungo Jerry
  • I'm Gonna Be (500 miles)- The Proclaimers
  • American Girl- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  • Blister in the Sun- Violent Femmes
  • Every Teardrop is a Waterfall- Coldplay

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