Grilled BBQ Chicken with Creamy Macaroni Salad Combo 🍗🍝
A perfect summer meal! Grilled BBQ Chicken served with a creamy macaroni salad that is both tangy and satisfying. The chicken’s smoky flavor pairs wonderfully with the creamy, cool salad.
Ingredients:
For the Grilled Chicken:
4 chicken breasts 🍗
1/4 cup BBQ sauce 🍖
1 tbsp olive oil 🧴
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
For the Macaroni Salad:
2 cups elbow macaroni 🍝
1/2 cup mayonnaise 🥄
1/4 cup Dijon mustard 🍯
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 🍏
1 tbsp sugar 🍬
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 🧅
1/4 cup finely chopped celery 🌱
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
Instructions:
Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high. Brush the chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill each side for 6-7 minutes, adding BBQ sauce in the last few minutes of cooking. Let the chicken rest before serving.
Cook the pasta: Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions, then drain and set it aside to cool.
Make the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Assemble the salad: Add the cooled macaroni, red onion, and celery to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to combine and coat the macaroni evenly.
Serve: Garnish the macaroni salad with fresh parsley and serve it alongside your grilled BBQ chicken for a complete and delicious meal! 🍗🍝