Healthy Memorial Day BBQ Recipes

We’re excited about the unofficial start of summer. Here’s a look at some recipes to try this Memorial Day weekend and all throughout the summer. They’re all under 500 calories per serving too, except for the dessert, of course.

Barbecued Teriyaki Chicken Thighs

Here’s how simple it is:

• Place in a bowl however many bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs you want to serve. Cover with sweet, salty, sesame-y Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki marinade.
• Refrigerate for as much time as you can spare.
• Grill the thighs skin side down for ten to fifteen minutes on medium heat, checking occasionally to make sure the skin’s not too charred. Flip and cook for another ten to fifteen minutes, basting occasionally with the marinade. The timing is forgiving.

Full recipe available via GQ.

Asian Barbecued Pork

Adding a little bit of soy sauce and chili garlic sauce give this pork a tangy Asian flavor. And pork tenderloin is so lean, you can enjoy a serving for less than 200 calories and only 5 grams of fat.

Ingredients: Pork tenderloin, salt, hoisin sauce, ketchup, low-sodium soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, garlic, fresh ginger, cilantro

Calories: 175

Recipe and image via Health.com

Honey Chicken Skewers With Grilled-Corn Salad

Swap savory for sweet with these honey-flavored meats. Ketchup and Worcestershire sauce bring an underlying savory taste, and adding scallions to the corn packs a little heat in your veggies. Enjoy this entire meal for 427 calories and 13 grams of fat.

Ingredients: Ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, canola oil, corn, unsalted butter, scallions

Calories: 427

Full recipe and image via Health.com

Barbecue Roasted Salmon

This Caribbean version of barbecue brings a fresh take to your typical grilled fare. Pineapple juice and brown sugar add sweetness while chili powder and cumin provide the traditional smoky flavor. The result is a heart-healthy dish with plenty of spice.

Ingredients: Pineapple juice, lemons, salmon fillets, brown sugar, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, ground cinnamon, cooking spray

Calories: 314

Full recipe and image via Health.com

Red, White & Blue Berry Trifle

No BBQ is complete without dessert. Try this festive and colorful trifle with layers of angel food cake, blueberries and strawberries.

Ingredients:

• 1 angel food cake, cut into cubes
• 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 8 ounces Cool Whip
• 2 pints blueberries, rinsed
• 2 pints strawberries, rinsed, hulled and sliced

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the vanilla pudding mix with the milk and whisk for two minutes; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar. Once all of the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat for 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined and smooth.
3. Add the prepared pudding to the cream cheese mixture and gently fold and stir with a rubber spatula until completely combined. Add the Cool Whip to the bowl and fold it into the mixture until no white streaks remain.
4. To assemble the trifle, alternate layers of angel food cake, blueberries, the pudding mixture, strawberries and so on, until you get the top. Add a final layer of the pudding mixture, then arrange the remaining strawberries and blueberries in a decorative pattern. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. This is best served within 24 hours of making it, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Calories: It’s dessert, lets not kid ourselves.

Recipe and image via Brown Eyed Baker.

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