Great barbecue is hard to beat. It’s a meal and an experience. We’ve gathered a few recipes you’ll want to try this summer and fall. Remember, when you’re planning to craft these barbeque delights, the grills available on the BBQ deck of our Chicago apartments are an excellent place to do so!
Delicious Barbecue Recipes
Grilled Cumin-Rubbed Hanger Steak
Hanger steak is an often underutilized cut of meat. Put it to good use next time you cook out by making a simple rub of 2 parts cumin to 1 part salt to 1 part black pepper. Rub generously on both sides of the steak and grill. Grill to an internal temperature of 130 degrees for a medium-rare steak, or higher as desired by your guests. Serve with baked potatoes and a salad for a simple, yet elegant barbecued dinner.
Barbecued Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Buffalo chicken is tasty and fun to serve but can be messy and complicated to cook. Utilizing the classic sauce on boneless, skinless breasts makes for a great sandwich stuffer. Combine 1/2 cup hot sauce with 1/4 cup melted butter and 3 tablespoons of ketchup. Use this to generously coat 4 boneless, skinless breasts. Then, barbecue the breasts until cooked thoroughly. Serve on lightly toasted buns with lettuce and blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Veggie Kebabs
When barbecuing, it’s always a good idea to have an option on hand for any vegetarian friends or those who may be trying to cut back on meat intake. Veggie kebabs are a great option. Zucchini, summer squash, peppers, onions, and cherry or grape tomatoes are excellent options to line your skewers. Grill other veggies for approximately 12 minutes on indirect heat and add the tomatoes for the last 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite vinaigrette or whip together a mixture of lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper to drizzle on the kebabs after they are cooked.
Grilled Corn
The perfect accompaniment to nearly any barbecued meal is grilled corn. Husk your corn and gently rub with olive oil. Grill on medium-high until tender–approximately 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with available butter, mayonnaise, chili powder, Parmesan cheese, lemon pepper, Old Bay, garlic and other seasoning options for your guests to create their own perfect grilled corn.
If you’re looking for a great place to live in Chicago, IL, that offers the ideal spot for hosting friends and loved ones for barbecues and other gatherings, call or contact us at Presidential Towers today. We look forward to showing you our available floor plans!