5 George Foreman Grill Recipes

For those who have heard of George Foreman Grill for the first time, this is a portable grill manufactured by the Spectrum brands and promoted by George Foreman, a former champion in the field of boxing. It was introduced in the market in the year 1994 and since then there are around a hundred million appliances sold.

Below are some dishes you can make with the George Foreman Grill

1. George Foreman Grill Chicken Breast in Soy Sauce Marinade and Olive Oil

A juicy and nice grilled chicken breast recipe can be achieved by using olive oil as well as soy sauce marinade. Use your George Foreman grill to cook this.

• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 10 minutes
• Rest time: 5 minutes

What you will need

• 2 pcs of skinless, boneless chicken breasts each weighing 8 oz.
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• Cooking Spray
• A foil

Let’s get started!

1. Get a small bowl and pour the soy sauce, the olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together. To make sure that the marinade will better penetrate the chicken meat, cut 3 shallow sits across the chicken breast’s top part. Brush the meat both sides with marinade.
2. Heat the grill on high for around 5 minutes and then lightly spray with the cooking spray. Get the marinated chicken breasts and put it in the grill. Grill each side of the meat for about 5 minutes. Do not forget to flip them midway through your cooking. The meat is already cooked when it is no longer pink.
3. Use a digital meat thermometer to make certain that the chicken breasts are perfectly grilled. Wait until it read around 160 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Get a sheet of foil and transfer your grilled chicken breast to it. Cover it with another sheet of foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes. After that, slice the chicken. It is then ready to be served.

2. Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa and Grilled Peach

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cooking time: 20 minutes

What you will need:

• 1 pound of salmon fillet (chopped into three or four pieces)
• 1 avocado (peeled & diced)
• 2 peaches (ripe but firm) halved & pitted
• 1/2 cup of fine onion (finely chopped)
• 1 jalapeno (finely chopped and seeded
• 3 tbsp. lime juice (fresh)
• sea salt

Let’s get started!

For avocado salsa and grilled peach

1. Heat the George Foreman grill to medium-high. Spray it with oil.
2. Cut the ripe peaches into halves. Remove its pit then either spray it with a cooking spray or lightly coat it with the olive oil. Put the peaches on the already pre-heated grill. Grill the peaches until grill marks are visible and the fruit is already softened but not yet falling apart. Get a chopping board and transfer the grilled peaches there. Chop it into small or bite sizes and then place it in a bowl.
3. Add and mix the ingredients for the salsa with the grilled peaches in a bowl. Toss and then refrigerate.

For the grilled salmon

1. First, cut the fillet into small or serving sizes. Then drizzle it with olive oil. Sprinkle it with pepper and sea salt.
2. Put the salmon on the George Foreman grill. Grill the salmon until the light turns green or when the opaque juices seep out of salmon. Check for the fish doneness. If the center of fish is still raw, continue grilling.
3. Serve the grilled salmon with the avocado salsa and the grilled peach.

3. Cinnamon French Toast

Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes

What you will need:

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup of milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• raisin bread
• 2 slices of cinnamon or cinnamon swirls

Let’s get started!

1. Brush the grill with cooking oil and then pre-heat for 5 minutes.
2. Stir together the vanilla, milk, and eggs in an 8×8 baking dish. Mix well until blended.
3. Get bread and dip it into the egg mixture. Soak both sides.
4. Place the soaked bread slices on the George Foreman grill and then close its lid. Cook about three minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
5. Serve with butter and maple syrup.

4. Grilled Shrimp with Garlic and Butter

Preparation and cooking time: 15 minutes

What we will need:

• 1/2-pound medium-large shrimp
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tbsp. fresh garlic chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley (fresh and chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon basil (fresh and chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (fresh)
• 3 tbsp. melted butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh)
• Skewers

Let’s get started!

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add garlic and stir until light brown. Transfer the garlic to a dish.
2. Place shelled and deveined shrimp on the skewer. Coat it well with the garlic and butter mix. Sprinkle the coated shrimp with pepper, basil, parsley, and paprika.
3. Brush the grill with cooking oil or olive oil. With the lid closed, preheat the grill for about 5 minutes. Spritz the shrimp skewers with lemon juice before placing it on the grill. Make sure the lemon juice is just enough.
4. After putting the shrimp skewers on the grill, close the lid. Grill the shrimp for about 3 to 5 minutes but make sure you give it a turn after two minutes. You will know it is done when it has an opaque color and is firm.
5. Serve immediately. The amount of ingredients used is good for 2 to 3 people.

5. Grilled Tilapia

• Preparation time: 5 minutes
• Cooking time: 5 minutes

What you will need:

• 1 pound of tilapia fillet (fresh)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika(regular)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (finely ground)
• salt to taste

Let’s get started!

1. Brush the fish fillet with olive oil. Use the remaining ingredients as fillet coating.
2. Pre-heat the grill to medium-high for five minutes. Make sure the lid is closed.
3. You know it’s done when the tilapia flakes easily using a fork and there’s a nice grill mark. The grilling can take about five minutes.
4. Serve with wild rice and broccoli fresh from the steamer.

#Bonus: George Foreman Grill Pork Chops

• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 8 minutes

What you will need:

• 2 boneless center-cut pork chops (1/2″ – 3/4″ thick)
• Fresh ground pepper and salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon condiment

Let’s get started!

1. Pre-heat the grill to medium-high for five minutes. Make sure the lid is closed.
2. Brush pork chops with olive oil.
3. Use a plate and pour 1 teaspoon of condiment on the plate.
4. Dip the pork chops in the condiment and make sure to get both sides wet.
5. Add more seasonings of your choice such as salt and pepper.
6. Grill pork chops for 7-8 minutes. When done, they should be slightly pink in the center. Make sure to flip the pork chops around the 4-minute mark so they are well done on both sides.

There you go! Get your tummy full and have fun.

How to Use George Foreman Grill

1. At first clean your grill, wipe the grilling plates with a damp cloth.
2. Plug the cord to preheat your George Foreman grill which takes 5-10 minutes. There is a power light that will indicating elements are heating.
3. Use a “potholder to cautiously open the Lid.
4. Slide the grease catching Drip Tray under the front of the unit.
5. Cautiously place the items to be cooked on the bottom cooking plate.
6. Close the Lid and allow the food to cook for the desired time. Check out bellow cooking times and Temperature Chart. After the preferred amount of time, the food should be done.

George Foreman Grill Cooking Times and Temperature Chart