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35 cookout food ideas to impress your guests this summer

Sam Oriach | 7/6/2025

1000 cal

Chris Ratel

BBQ Chicken with Gooey Mac n' Cheese

Blue Cheese, Dates & Chicken Salad

1220 cal

Maia Bengochea

Blue Cheese, Dates & Chicken Salad and Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette

Lemon Grilled Chicken Grain Bowl

850 cal

Chris Ratel

Lemon Grilled Chicken Grain Bowl with Garlic Chickpeas & Greek Salad

1000 cal

Chris Ratel

BBQ Chicken with Gooey Mac n' Cheese

Blue Cheese, Dates & Chicken Salad

1220 cal

Maia Bengochea

Blue Cheese, Dates & Chicken Salad and Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette

Lemon Grilled Chicken Grain Bowl

850 cal

Chris Ratel

Lemon Grilled Chicken Grain Bowl with Garlic Chickpeas & Greek Salad

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