Some Favorful Marinades

Balsamic and Garlic

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, Minced
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 tbs fresh thyme
• 1 tbs salt
• 1 tbs cracked black pepper

Toasted Sesame

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbs rice vinegar 

1 tbs gluten-free soy sauce 

2 tsp sugar 

1/2 tsp sesame oil 

1/4 tsp ground ginger 

1/2 tsp fresh garlic

Smoky and Sweet

• 1/2 tbs sugar
• 1 tbs salt
• 2 tbs chipotle powder
• 1 tbs cinnamon
• 1 tbs garlic powder
• 1 tbs chopped onion
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 olive oil

For all marinades

• Mix marinade in a mixing bowl. 
• Place meat or seafood in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish.
• Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well.
• Reserve 2 tbs marinade for basting.
• Refrigerate 15 minutes or longer for extra flavor. (Marinate seafood no longer than 30 minutes.) Remove from marinade.
• Discard any remaining marinade.
• GRILL, broil or bake until desired doneness, basting with reserved marinade halfway through cooking.

Toasted Sesame Chicken Salad

I love this salad dressing. It's my favorite flavor and low in calories too. This is good for a light dinner or an easy lunch.

Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbs rice vinegar
• 1 tbs gluten-free soy sauce
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp fresh garlic

Whisk all ingredients together and toss with chicken

Chicken

• 2 large breasts
• 1/2 tbs pepper
• 1 tbs olive oil

• Cube or slice chicken and toss with olive oil and pepper. In a medium saute pan cook chicken until slightly brown.
• Once chicken is cooked add the salad to dressing and plate on top of a bed of lettuce.
• Enjoy