I need quick help with the menu for a party
 

I didn't know how to word that intro :giggle

My DD is having a family get together for her birthday tonight. I had planned salad, with marinated chicken. Then I ran into issues with my sister's family's allergies, so I decided to go with tacos. This morning is turns out DD really wants salad :doh

So... the biggest issue is how to actually prepare/marinate chicken.

My sister's family can't have soy, dairy, nuts, gluten, eggs, or garlic. I think I can fudge the garlic, cause that kid won't eat the chicken. I don't have a lot of time to marinade now, because the party is tonight. Do I throw together a marinade of ... like... olive oil, lemon juice, and... maybe something else, and go with that? Should I just cook the chicken in something?

I am running on fumes and my brain has stopped, and DH is a better cook than I am, but I'm on food duty for a while cause of his medical stuff. I feel like this is a dumb question, but I am all kinds of confused about the best thing to do :blush

Re: I need quick help with the menu for a party
 

This sounds tasty and I think it meets your requirements :)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/f...ts-recipe.html

Re: I need quick help with the menu for a party
 

Can they have shallots? Those are nice with lemon and oil. You can serve with baby arugula and whatever else with a lemony dressing.

Sometimes I bake chicken breasts with salt and olive oil on top of a few fresh rosemary sprigs. Then I serve sprig side up. It turns out pretty and tasty. I'd probably flatten them first to get faster cook time and more flavor in each bite.

Re: I need quick help with the menu for a party
 

How about a cilanto/lime/chili or chipotle type marinade so that people can have chicken tacos or taco salad?

And I agree with MegMarch. Definitely pound the chicken before marinating.