Have you heard of the saying “less is more”? Well, the saying also applies to food. In this case, grilled. You don’t need much to produce a delicious and satisfying meal right off the grill; sometimes all it takes is a few spices and the right way to cook, and you’ll have a delicious dish!
Try these delicious 5-ingredient grill recipes at your next backyard barbecue:
Grilled Chicken with Garlic and Sriracha
What do you need:
- 1/2 kilo chicken thigh fillets
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons of sriracha
- 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (homemade or store bought)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
In a bowl, mix together the grated garlic, sriracha, sweet soy sauce, and tomato paste. Stir until ingredients are well combined. Add the chicken fillets to the bowl and top with the sauce. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
When ready, discard the remaining marinade and place the chicken fillets on a grill. Cook on a preheated grill over medium-high heat until cooked through. Serve with your choice of rice or salad.
Delicious seasoned flank steak
What do you need:
- 3/4 kg. flank steak
- 3 cloves of garlic crushed and peeled
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
Combine the garlic, light brown sugar, sesame oil, and ground black pepper in a bowl. If using, add soy sauce and red wine. Mix well, then pour mixture into a large sealable bag (like Ziploc). Place flank steak in bag. Vent air, seal and store in the refrigerator for a minimum of 24 hours.
When done, thaw steak for 20 minutes before grilling. Cook on a preheated grill for 4-5 minutes. per side or more, depending on desired doneness. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Grilled salmon with soy and garlic
What do you need:
- 1 1/2 pounds side of salmon, cut into 6 portions, skin on
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for the grill
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
Brush a pan with olive oil and place the salmon pieces on it. Mix 1/3 cup olive oil, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic in a bowl to make the marinade. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture and pour the rest over the salmon. Let stand for 10-15 min.
When done, cook salmon on preheated grill over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove the skin, reserve the marinade and serve.
Try these 5 ingredient grill recipes for easy grilling!