As the long days of summer dwindle to an end, we are spending these last few days having friends over for leisurely dinners.
Tonight I grilled some boneless, skinless chicken thighs that I marinated for a few hours in the juice from 1 lemon, 3 Tbs. of olive oil, a large pinch of kosher salt and pepper and 1 tsp. of dried oregano. I grilled it on a very hot grill for 4 minutes per side, then removed from the heat, wrapped in aluminum foil and continued cooking in a 450 degree oven for another 5 minutes. This always produces very tender and juicy chicken.
We had some steamed broccoli, and a fresh spinach salad with feta cheese, dried cherries and cherry tomatoes from the garden.
I also made a tiny pizza using olive tapenade (Trader Joe's makes a great one), a few spoonfuls of tomato sauce, a few more teaspoons of the feta cheese and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
These baked in the oven at 450 for 8 minutes while the chicken cooked. I sliced the pizza into little bite-sized pieces.
The dinner was easy, healthy and a great way to enjoy the last days of summer with friends.
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