Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to enjoy the outdoors, backyard barbecues are always a good idea. Planning the menu is one of the hardest parts. While it’s easy to turn to regular grilled dishes, add a little more fun by serving your guests unique barbecue recipes that they won’t normally enjoy!
Grilled chicken with hot raspberry
What do you need:
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1 kilogram of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 bottle of tomato sauce
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1 1/4 cups raspberry jam
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1 cup dill pickle juice
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1 cup of honey
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1/3 cup red wine vinegar
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons spicy mustard
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1 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
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1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 pinch of hot sauce
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste
In a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, raspberry jam, pickle juice, honey, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, onion flakes, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Lower the heat, add the hot pepper sauce and simmer for 1 hour. When ready, remove from heat and reserve. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Cook on a preheated grill over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer to a serving plate and pour the hot raspberry sauce over the chicken before serving.
Roast turkey on chive toast
What do you need:
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4 English muffins, halved
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3 cups cooked and minced turkey meat
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1/2 cup diced green onions, divided
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1/3 cup hoisin sauce
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1/4 cup barbecue sauce
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
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Salt and pepper to taste
Combine hoisin sauce, barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and ginger root in a large saucepan. Add the turkey, half the chives, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Combine the remaining onion and the remaining olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the cut sides of each muffin with the batter and place on a baking sheet. Cook on a preheated broiler until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Top with turkey mixture and serve immediately.
Grilled pears with blue cheese
What do you need:
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4 pears, halved lengthwise and cored
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1/4 cup blue cheese crumbled
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1/4 cup hot sauce
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 teaspoon of olive oil
In a small bowl, combine the cheese and butter and spoon the mixture into the cavity of each pear half. In a separate bowl, mix the hot pepper sauce and olive oil and brush each pear half with the mixture. Cook pears on a preheated grill over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender.
At your next barbecue, surprise your guests with these new and unique barbecue recipes!
