This is such an easy recipe and believe it or not, I have never marinated or grilled before!! I am not a cook by nature but I love food…so…Momma had to learn a thing or two and I have been having so much fun! Every week for #SundaySupper I am going to push myself to make an awesome meal. I love taking pictures and look forward to sharing my cooking experiences with you.
I typed “Marinated Ginger Chicken for the Grill” into google and I got exactly that from About.com. The recipe looked simple enough and I already knew the perfect salad to go with it.
Ingredients for the Ginger Marinade:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, skin on or off
- Marinade:
- 8 TB red wine vinegar
- 2 TB dark soy sauce
- 2 TB light soy sauce (I used 4TB of the one pictured)
- 2 TB Asian sesame oil
- 2 TB grated fresh gingerroot
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 scallions (green onions, spring onions), finely chopped
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper, or to taste
I mixed it in a large bowl and soaked two large chicken breasts. I cut them in half, they were big ones! I let it marinate for about two hours before grilling. About 15 minutes or so on each side on medium heat, or however you like your chicken. I prepared the salad when the chicken was on the grill.
Photo taken by Marian Rosenthal | MSR Photography
Mock Trader Joe’s Super Spinach Salad
- Spinach
- Quinoa
- Shredded or grated carrots
- Pumpkin seeds
- Craisins
- Edamame
- Avocado
- Cucumber
- Ginger Pear Salad Dressing
Photo taken by Marian Rosenthal | MSR Photography
I love this salad so much I had to recreate it! It is actually why I wanted a Ginger Chicken Marinade because the ginger miso dressing that comes with the packaged salad is amazing! Knowing it would be super difficult to recreate the dressing, I opted for a store brand dressing that had ginger in it. I added some fresh veggies that aren’t normally in the salad, avocado and cucumber and let me tell you it was soooo good! Especially with the chicken on top, they go together perfectly. YUM! A Pear Martini in your other hand and you are ready for your BBQ.
The salad is really easy, just add in what you think is about right for the amount of extras for the spinach you need. I like a lot of ingredients so I like it heavy on seeds, craisins, etc. A little light on dressing. It was so good with the fresh avocado and cucumber added in! Very refreshing. I love Ginger, my new favorite cooking ingredient.
Photo taken by Marian Rosenthal | MSR Photography
I will be posting the Peartini Recipe shortly…coming soon…
Be sure to check out more dishes as our Labor Day Cookout with #SundaySupper continues!
Labor Day Cookout Recipes:
Starters & Snacks
- Lobster Salad with Avocado, Corn and Tomatoes by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Grilled Vegetable Spread by Magnolia Days
- Toast Topper #8: Tomato Confit for #SundaySupper by Yummy Smells
- Honey BBQ Wings and Cool Ranch by Big Bears Wife
- Finger Lickin’ Chicken Drumettes by Noshing with the Nolands
Main Dishes
- Baked Shrimp and Pasta Caprese by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Korean chili by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Newfangled Cowtown White Chicken Chili by Shockingly Delicious
- Strawberry BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches by The Weekend Gourmet
- Spicy Seoulful Pulled Pork Sandwiches by Kimchi Mom
- Smoked Pork Butt (A How-To) from Juanita’s Cocina
- Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs by The Messy Baker Blog
- Stuffed Green Chili con Queso Cheeseburger Sliders by Damn Delicious
- Adana kebab by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Portabello Paninis by The Hand That Rocks the Ladle
- Bloody Mary Skirt Steak by From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Tuna and Roasted Pepper Packets by Cindy’s Recipes & Writings
- Mint Marinated Beef Kabobs with Garlic Sauce by Sustainable Dad
- Creamy Latin Style Pasta by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Spicy Portuguese Style Sliders by Daily Dish Recipes
- Aromatic Glazed Salmon by Happy Baking Days
- Pork sliders by Basic ‘N Delicious
- Foil Packet Chicken by In the Kitchen with Audrey
Salads & Sides
- Mom’s Savory Pork’n’Beans by Webicurean
- Ranch Potato Salad by My Catholic Kitchen
- Gluten Free Penne hot salad with basil, asparagus, cherry tomatoes fresh mozzarella and chicken with a mustard vineagarete for #SundaySupper by Cooking Underwriter
- Southern Surprise Potato Salad by Granny’s Down Home Southern Cooking
- #SundaySupper Marinated Ginger Chicken & Spinach Salad by Kwistin’s Favorites
- Roasted Potato & Corn Salad w/ Bacon by GirliChef
- Vegan Caprese Salad by Galactosemia in PDX
- Picnic Friendly Grilled Vegetable Salad by Mama Mommy Mom
- Smokin Hot Caribbean Spiced Corn-On-The-Cob by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Potato salad with Stilton and bacon by Tora’s Real Food
- Tomato Feta Orzo Salad by Family Foodie
Drinks
- Frozen Sangria by Supper For a Steal
- Persian mint & cucumber cooler (sekanjabeen) by Family Spice
Desserts
- lightened lemon pound cake by The Meltaways
- Root Beer Float Cupcakes by Chocolate Moosey
- Strawberry Cream Squares by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Fresh Mango Pie by La Cocina De Leslie
- Brown Butter M&M Cookies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Gluten Free Lemon Blondies by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake by Baker Street
- Strawberry Pie + White Sangria by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Grilled Banana Splits by Diabetic Foodie
- Easy Desserts: Frozen Chocolate Bananas by Home Cooking Memories
- Ice Cream Sandwich Cake by Comfy Cuisine
- Blueberry Lemon Whoopie Pies for a Holiday Cookout #SundaySupper by In the Kitchen with KP
Wine Pairings
- Labor Day Cookout Food And Wine Pairings byENOFYLZ
Kwistin's Favorites 
Sounds like a great combo. Love all the tastes in the spinach salad!
Mmm that chicken sounds delicious and so does the salad.
Spinach salad is one of my favs. I like your version with the ginger chicken. Yummy!
I love that you’re embracing the challenge of trying new things! Your chicken and your salad both sound amazing.
The salad along with the chicken sound like a great healthy meal!
I absolutely LOVE all of the flavors in this…what a mouthwatering meal!
This sounds so yummy! I’m especially fond of Asian style marinades–something about the flavor combinations that’s so perfect.
Looks and sounds yummy! Not only do I love easy chicken dinners, but your salad has all the ingredients that I like. And yay…I’m happy I get to comment on your first time marinading and first time grlling!
YUM!!!! Looks great!
I love Trader Joe’s and wish we had one here!! The salad looks great!!
Both dishes sound amazing! Love the combo.
Thank you for sharing this fabulous recipe! I am so glad you are part of the #SundaySupper Team.
The salad looks so good!
I love all the Asian flavors in this chicken, sounds perfect!
I love spinach and I love ginger chicken…. I can’t wait to try this salad!
Love your marinade ! Making this so I can use it anytime I need. Thinking it’ll go great with fish too ! Love the salad too ! So glad you joined Sunday Supper !
Your salad looks incredible. I cant wait to try this wonderful recipes.
Oh wow this salad sounds so good and filling
This looks really nice.
Is it really gingery? I know that sounds ridiculous. I love ginger beer and ginger ale but on food find it a bit much. Unless its just a hint rather than that overpowering taste.
It is really mild, mostly comes out tasting sweet, with the other flavors also, soy etc. It definitely works nicely together. The fresh ginger also smells so good!
The salad looks so good and the asian flavors in the chicken are a great choice. Lovely combination. 🙂
Awesome post! I wanna make that salad and I will be back to check out all those yummy links! Thanks!
Looks yummy!
Looks like a winner. I love salads!
I am bookmarking this page! I get so bored with our typical marinades and hubby is stuck on Caesar salad, which I am completely over.
That salad looks like something I need to make! Spinach is my preferred salad as well.