Entertaining can be a time consuming activity. There’s the business of decorating, selecting music and of course, preparing food. Choosing to have your get-together during the weekend is a smart choice because generally, there’s more time available to get creative. This is especially helpful when selecting easy dinner recipes for your guests. With an extension of time, you’re free to choose recipes for dinner that can be prepared on the grill.
The next time you plan a weekend soiree, try one of these great grilled dinner recipes.
Asian-Style Pork Chops with Rice Pilaf
Recipe Serves 4 | Prep Time 15 min | Marinate 180 min | Cook 20 min
Ingredients
- 1 envelope Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 4 pork chops, 1-inch thick
- 1 package Rice Sides-Rice Pilaf, prepared according to package directions
Directions
- Create the marinade by combining the Savory Herb Garlic Soup Mix, soy sauce, honey, lime juice and ginger, then pour half of it over the pork chops in a pan. Cover the pork and allow to marinade in the fridge between three to twenty-four hours.
- Discard any excess marinade and grill the pork chops until they are fully cooked through. Serve with Rice Pilaf
Tip* Complement the Asian theme of this dish by hanging fun Chinese lanterns in your dining space.
Baja Chicken with Chipotle Rice & Avocado-Corn Salsa
Recipe Serves 4 | Prep Time 15 min | Marinate 15 min | Cook 15 min
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 1 Chicken flavored Bouillon cube, crumbled
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2- inch-thick
- 1 ½ cups thawed frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 2 large avocado, peeled and cubed
- 1 package Rice Sides- Creamy Chipotle, prepared according to package
Directions
- Whisk together the lime juice, oil, garlic and three tablespoons of the cilantro.
- Add the Chicken Bouillon to ¼ cup of the garlic mixture and pour over the chicken evenly. Refrigerate for at least fifteen minutes.
- In the meantime, create the Avocado-Corn Salsa by combining the corn, tomato, avocado and leftover garlic mixture. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- After removing any excess marinade, grill the chicken until it is fully cooked, then serve with the Rice Sides and salsa.
Tip* This dinner recipe screams of Tex-Mex and would go well with a spoonful of fresh guacamole.
BBQ Shrimp
Recipe Serves 4 | Prep Time 10 min | Marinate 30 min | Cook 15 min
Ingredients
- 1 tub Homestyle Chicken Stock
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup [or pancake syrup]
- 1 Tbsp. whole grain mustard
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ lbs. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions
- Combine all of the ingredients, including the shrimp. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Discard excess marinade, then thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill until they turn pink. Serve over hot rice, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon.
Tip* This recipe for dinner can easily be converted into tacos by serving the shrimp in tortillas rather than with rice.
It can be difficult to come up with the time to marinade proteins and set up a grill on weekdays. These easy dinner recipes however, are perfect for weekend parties, as you’ll have the time to prepare them. Plus, your guests will rave over the flavorful and unique dinner recipes you’ve chosen to serve them!
Chef Bilyk is a member of the Knorr® family and it is his job and pleasure to formulate easy dinner recipes you’ll love serving to yours. When Chef Bilyk isn’t working, he enjoys grilling and playing golf.
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