Get grilling with a dietitian-approved BBQ recipe
Physical Health · Aug 18, 2022
Barbeque season is in full swing! We tend to focus on meat when grilling, but don’t forget those veggies. Barbequing vegetables is a tasty way to get more fibre and antioxidants into your diet during the summer. Avoid charring your veggies by coating them with olive oil and popping them into a foil packet, like in the recipe below.
Created by a registered dietitian with TELUS Health MyCare, this summer barbeque recipe relies on simple seasonings to bring out the delicious flavours of grilled chicken and vegetables.
(Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup barbeque sauce of choice
- An assortment of your preferred veggies (onion, mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus, and cauliflower are all good choices for the grill)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil (enough to lightly coat your vegetables)
Method
- While the barbeque is heating up, prepare your foil packets. Tear 6 evenly-sized sheets of foil (you’ll need 2 sheets per packet). Lay 3 sheets flat (these will be the bottoms of the packets) and set aside the remaining 3.
- Coat the bottom sheet of each foil packet with a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Chop the veggies into large, evenly sized chunks.
- Place 1 chicken breast on each oil-coated sheet of foil. Season with salt and pepper, and brush with 2 tablespoons of barbeque sauce.
- Arrange ⅓ of the chopped vegetables around each chicken breast on the foil. Lightly season the vegetables with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Place one of the reserved foil sheets on top of each chicken and vegetable mixture, and fold the sides over a few times to seal the packet.
- Place foil packets on the barbeque grill and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Remove packets from the grill, open them (be careful to avoid steam), and allow them to cool for several minutes. Confirm that the chicken is cooked through before serving.
- Serve with brown rice or your favourite whole grain – or enjoy as is!
Another way to incorporate vegetables when barbecuing is to serve grilled meats sliced atop a salad of your favourite mixed greens and vegetables.
For personalized tips on how to eat your veggies and stay healthy this summer, book a video chat with a registered dietitian* on the TELUS Health MyCare App.
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