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Healthy Summer Pregnancy Safe BBQ Recipes

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A collection of delicious, listeria-free BBQ recipes perfect for pregnancy, featuring grilled chicken skewers, vegetables, fruit salad, and safe cheese dips.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for marinade)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch thick strips
  • 2 yellow squashes, sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch thick strips
  • 2 red bell peppers, quartered
  • 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for veggies)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Pinch of salt and pepper (for veggies)
  • 2 cups watermelon cubes
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup halved strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Hard cheeses like aged cheddar or Parmesan wedges
  • 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Whole grain buns or wraps (optional)
  • Leafy greens like arugula or spinach
  • Sea salt flakes for garnish

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add cubed chicken and toss to coat evenly. Let sit for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: Slice zucchinis and yellow squashes lengthwise into ¼-inch thick strips. Quarter red bell peppers and cut red onion into wedges. Trim asparagus. Toss all veggies with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Assemble the skewers: Soak bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes if using. Thread chicken cubes onto skewers with space between pieces. For veggie-only skewers, thread zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and asparagus pieces.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Grill the skewers and veggies: Place chicken skewers on the grill, turning every 4-5 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature. Grill vegetable skewers alongside, turning occasionally until tender and charred.
  6. Prepare the fruit salad: Combine watermelon cubes, blueberries, halved strawberries, chopped mint, and lime juice in a bowl. Toss gently and chill until serving.
  7. Make the herb yogurt dip: Mix Greek yogurt with chopped dill, parsley, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Chill until serving.
  8. Serve and garnish: Arrange skewers, grilled veggies, and fruit salad on a platter. Add wedges of hard cheese. Offer whole grain buns or wraps, leafy greens, and herb yogurt dip on the side. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on veggies.

Notes

Use organic or free-range chicken for better flavor and quality. Soak bamboo skewers in water before grilling to prevent burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to 165°F. Oil grill grates to prevent sticking. For dairy-free dips, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond-based yogurt. Store leftovers in airtight containers; chicken and veggies last up to 3 days refrigerated, fruit salad up to 24 hours. Reheat chicken gently to avoid drying out.

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