Easy Pulled Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
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These Easy Pulled Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches are the perfect mix of sweet, smoky, and savory—ready in just 30 minutes! Made with juicy shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and your favorite BBQ sauce, they’re piled high on soft buns with melty cheddar and optional coleslaw for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dinner.
- 6 - 8 bacon slices, (chopped into small pieces)
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts ((about 2 lbs – 900 g))
- 18 oz (520 ml) barbecue sauce
- ½ cup (120 ml) pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 bread buns
- 8 slices of cheddar cheese ((or the cheese of your preference))
- 7 oz coleslaw mix ((optional for serving))
- coleslaw dressing ((or ranch dressing - optional))
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Homemade Sweet & Smoky BBQ Rub
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This Sweet & Smoky BBQ Rub is the secret to next-level flavor—perfectly balanced! Made with simple pantry spices and no fillers or weird stuff, it’s a quick DIY blend you’ll want to sprinkle on everything from chicken and pork to veggies and burgers!
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (20 g) smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons (5 g) ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons (9 g) kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons (7 g) chili powder
- 2 teaspoons (9 g) garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons (7 g) onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) cayenne pepper
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Easy Mango Guacamole
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Fresh, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavor, this Easy Mango Guacamole is the ultimate warm-weather dip! Sweet mango pairs perfectly with buttery avocado, zesty lime, and just a hint of heat for a crowd-pleasing twist on classic guac. It’s quick to make, packed with fresh ingredients, and guaranteed to disappear fast!
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 limes, (juiced)
- 1 ripe mango, (diced)
- 1 small onion, (finely diced)
- 1 jalapeno, (seeded and finely diced)
- 1 - 2 mini red sweet pepper, (optional, seeded and finely diced (see notes))
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ((or 1 garlic clove minced) )
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, ( finely chopped )
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Easy Avocado Corn Salad (no mayo)
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Fresh, creamy, and bursting with bright summer flavors, this Easy Avocado Corn Salad (with no mayo!) is the perfect side dish for all your warm-weather gatherings. Made with sweet corn, ripe avocados, zesty lime, and crumbly queso fresco, it comes together in minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, and BBQs!
- 4 large ears fresh corn, (shucked (yields about 4 cups, 20 oz corn kernels – see notes for frozen corn))
- 6 tablespoons (90ml) olive or avocado oil, (divided)
- 2 ripe avocados, (peeled, pitted, and cubed)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lime juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt, (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup queso fresco, (crumbled (you can also use cotija cheese or feta cheese))
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Super Easy Grilled Barbecue Shrimp
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Ready in just 10 minutes with only 3 simple ingredients, these Super Easy Grilled Barbecue Shrimp are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights! Brushed with a sweet and smoky honey barbecue glaze, they’re a quick, delicious dinner the whole family will love—minimal prep, maximum flavor!
- 4 metal or wooden skewers ((if using wooden soak them in water for 30 minutes))
- 24 (about 2 lb) large shrimp, (peeled, leaving the tail, and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup Honey Barbecue Sauce ((homemade or store-bought))
- fresh lemon wedges (for serving (optional))
- fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnishing (optional))
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Grilled Barbecue Shrimp and Corn Salad Bowls
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This Grilled Barbecue Shrimp and Corn Salad Bowls recipe is delicious, incredibly tasty and ridiculously easy to make! Perfectly tender and juicy jumbo shrimp glazed with barbecue sauce, couscous, corn avocado salad, tomatoes, make a perfect summer meal, don't you think?
- 4 metal or wooden skewers ((if using wooden soaked in water for 30 minutes))
- 24 (about 2 lb) large shrimp, (peeled, leaving the tail, and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup Honey Barbecue Sauce ((homemade or store-bought))
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chili hot sauce ((I used Sriracha))
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 avocados, ( peeled, pitted, and cubed)
- 3 ears of corn shucked, grilled, and cut off the cob ((see notes))
- 1/4 cup cup cilantro, (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup queso fresco, (crumbled)
- 4 cups couscous, rice, or quinoa, (cooked)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, (halved)
- chopped fresh cilantro leaves ((optiona))
- 1 lime, (sliced)
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Simple Cabbage Salad (No Mayo)
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This Simple Cabbage Salad (No Mayo) is crisp, colorful, and bursting with fresh flavor! Tossed in a zesty apple cider honey Dijon vinaigrette, it’s the perfect make-ahead side dish that stays crunchy for days. Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients, this no-fuss salad is a bright and refreshing addition to any meal.
- 5 cups finely shredded green cabbage ((from about 1 small head))
- 1 large carrot, (grated)
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- 3 green onions, (sliced)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (25 g) honey, ((or more, depending on whether you prefer it a bit sweeter))
- 1/2 tablespoons (11 g) Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Italian herbs seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
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Apple Cider Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
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Tangy, sweet, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Apple Cider Honey Dijon Vinaigrette is the quick and easy dressing your salads and grain bowls have been waiting for! Made with simple pantry staples, it comes together in minutes and adds the perfect zesty kick to just about anything.
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (25 g) honey, ((or more, depending on whether you prefer it a bit sweeter))
- 1/2 tablespoons (11 g) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian herbs seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
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Instant Pot Mojo Chicken
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This Instant Pot Mojo Chicken recipe is deliciously inspired by the flavors of the Cuban Mojo. Tender, juicy, and bold-flavored chicken. So refreshing, so bright, so full of flavor!
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts ((about 3 lbs – 1.3 kg))
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) fresh lime juice
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) orange juice
- 8 garlic cloves, (minced)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest ((note: zest the orange before you squeeze it))
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro + more for garnishing
- 8 - 12 Corn or Flour Tortillas
- ½ cup red onion, (finely diced)
- 1 avocado, (sliced)
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Grilled Shrimp with Simple Seasoning
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These Simple Grilled Shrimp are one of those meals that feel a little fancy but are secretly so easy to make. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a quick marinade, you can have juicy, flavorful shrimp on the table in no time. They’re light, tasty, and fuss-free. Whether you pile them into tacos, serve them over a salad, or enjoy them straight off the skewer, they never disappoint!
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (25 g) honey
- 5 - 6 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 lb (900 g) large shrimp, (peeled and deveined)
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