Five quick and easy barbecue recipes to cook while the sun shines

The mercury is on the rise this weekend, which means that barbecue for dinner is a real possibility. Here are our favourite speedy BBQ recipes

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Marinated barbecue chicken

recipe by:Derval O'Rourke

Hot or cold, this chicken is the perfect protein to plan your summer meals around

Servings

4

Preparation Time

 1 hours 5 mins

Cooking Time

 20 mins

Total Time

 1 hours 25 mins

Course

 Main

Ingredients

• 2 chicken fillets

• For the chicken marinade:

• 1 tbsp dark soy 

• ½ tsp crushed garlic 

• 2 tsp Moroccan spice seasoning 

• 2 tsp dried tarragon 

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

• juice of 1 lemon 

• 2 tsp maple syrup 

Method

1. Add the chicken and all the marinade ingredients to a bowl.

2. Marinate for at least 1 hour.

3. In the meantime, set the barbecue up.

4. Cook over a hot barbeque for 4 minutes on each side, basting the meat with the leftover marinade. 

5. Always check the chicken is properly cooked and that the juices run clear before serving Once cooked, serve with sides of your choice and enjoy.

Salmon and prawn skewers

recipe by:Derval O'Rourke

For a light summertime supper that combines sharp peppers, courgette and chunks of salmon, try these skewers oven-roasted or on the barbecue

Servings

6

Preparation Time

 10 mins

Cooking Time

 10 mins

Total Time

 20 mins

Course

 Main

Ingredients

• 500g salmon, diced

• 16 large tiger prawns, peeled and deveined

• 1 yellow pepper, chopped into large chunks

• 1 courgette, coined

• 8 long wooden/metal skewers, soaked in water

• 3 tbsp rapeseed oil

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 1tsp sea salt

• 1tsp cracked black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C or light the barbecue.

2. Load the skewers with the fish, prawns and vegetables, ensuring everyone gets the same amount in a small bowl. Whisk together the oil, lemon, salt and pepper dressing.

3. Brush the skewers with the dressing.

4. If you're cooking in the oven: Place the skewers on a lightly greased tray and cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Turn the skewers halfway through to ensure even cooking and brush with more dressing.

5. If you're using a barbecue: Place the skewers on the barbecue and cook for 10-15 minutes. Continuously marinade with dressing and turn regularly so they don’t stick to the grill.