Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Skewers

My summer cooking philosophy is simple: keep it fresh, easy, and minimal. Fresh fruit, like ripe fresh peaches from the farmers market and a summer blend of various types of lettuce, make perfect starter dishes that are easy to pack to a park or beach. Add a fresh loaf of bread, along with a little bit of butter or creamy cheese for a great accompaniment to the main dish, which is often fish, chicken, or steak to be grilled on location and definitely not in my kitchen. I'm a firm believer that most meats only need to be seasoned with a few pinches of salt and pepper to be perfect. However, having a variety of marinades and seasonings is an easy way to incorporate other flavors to enhance a meal. A favorite basting recipe of mine uses fresh herbs from our bountiful herb garden.

Today I'm sharing a classic recipe for Chimichurri, an Argentinian marinade traditionally used to season and brighten the flavor of meat. I love this recipe because it adds so much depth to my dishes without much extra effort. When making this recipe make sure to use fresh herbs from your garden, grocery store, or local farmers markets, which should be in abundance right now. Aside from the herbs, a little salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic, and apple cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar) are all you need to create a memorable summer dinner. Enjoy!