Skewers & Shenanigans: The Perfect College Chef’s Grill Night 

Skewers & Shenanigans: The Perfect College Chef’s Grill Night 

In light of springtime, it’s grill season. Whether it’s a gorgeous Saturday and you’re with your roommates or it’s a relaxing Thursday afternoon to wind down before a long social weekend, this grilled dinner is everything. This meal is one of my favorites, mainly because I only do it when I can feed more than three people. It is easy to prep, flavorful, and built for the perfect time of the day: social hour. 

Today’s Dinner Menu: Watermelon Feta Salad + Build Your Own Grilled Skewers + Chili-Lime Corn. 

Skewer What You Want!

The Line Up: 

• Protein Options: chicken, steak, shrimp, or tofu. 
• Veggies: red onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini.  
• Marinade(secret sauce): Lemon juice + olive oil +  garlic + salt & pepper OR pre-made teriyaki sauce. 
• Skewers: wooden or metal, I recommend wooden (soak wooden sticks for 30 min if using)

How To Cook:

1. Chop up and marinate the ingredients for at least 30 minutes. To make it easier on the day of, you can chop up and marinate your protein the night before and keep it in a ziplock bag. 
2. Build up your skewers: Alternate your protein and veggies for the best flavor.
3. Whether you have a grill or cook on the stove, cook the skewers over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally. You will know when the meat is cooked through and your veggies are a little charred. 

Chili-Lime Grilled Corn 

This side is incredible and takes away the skewers’ spotlight! 

What You’ll Need:

• 3 fresh corn cobs. You’ll need to have at least 1 cob for every person. 
• Chili powder
• Melted butter + mayo
• Lime wedges/lime juice 
• Crumbled feta cheese

How To Grill Your Cobs:

1. Husk the corn 
2. Brush melted butter and mayo onto cobs.
3. Grill for about 10 minutes, be sure to turn them often.
4. Sprinkle chili powder onto the corn, squeeze lime/lime juice, and add cheese.

Watermelon Feta Salad

Taste of summer refreshment. 

What You’ll Need:

• Chopped up watermelon
• Crumbled feta cheese 
• Sliced Cucumber
• Fresh mint or basil (I prefer to use both) 
• Dress it with balsamic glaze or lime juice (whatever you prefer to use for dressing) 

Do NOT dress until right before serving. Be sure to mix up your salad! 

Real Talk: 

Grilling, well, cooking in general, is a social activity that brings people together and creates perfect memories. This meal is one of my favorites because it’s not just about the food, but the experience of cooking and sharing it with friends and roommates. It’s the perfect college-friendly meal for everyone’s favorite time of the day: social hour! 

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