May 11, 2025
Grilled Chicken Paired with La Crescent: A Summer Sensation
Celebrate the season with a simple yet flavorful lemon-ginger grilled chicken recipe infused with Rolling Forks Vineyard’s Lady Slipper—perfect for your next cook-out. This crisp, lake-life-inspired La Crescent, adds vibrant flavor to the dish and highlights the refreshing citrus and fruity notes of the wine.
For a delightful side, try a spinach-strawberry salad with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing from our friends at the MN Olive Oil Co. Add your favorite grilled vegetable, and you have a complete meal that’s both simple and elegant. The fresh asparagus is divine right now!
Perfect for effortless entertaining, this recipe brings fresh, seasonal flair to your table—whether it’s a casual weeknight or a summer gathering.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger or ginger paste
- kosher salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic or garlic paste
Instructions
Put the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, ginger, kosher salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a mason jar or container with a lid. Shake until combined.
Put the chicken in a gallon size plastic bag, add most of the marinade (save some as a dipping sauce) and the garlic. Massage the bag until combined, marinate in the fridge from a least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Preheat the grill to medium/ medium high. Once hot, grill the chicken 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature is above 165 degrees.
Serve with the remaining lemon ginger sauce for dipping.
