Graduation Party

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Saturday I am doing a graduation party for 100 people. They are looking for steak tips and chicken breasts. I need the forum's collective wisdom for the best recipes for each meat. Don't hold back. I need brines, rubs, sauces, marinades or whatever. I want this to be good.[p]Thanks

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BostonBaked, hey if its a graduation party just serve beer....that's all they want! Save yourself a lot of work![p]hehehe
Hugh Jass

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BostonBaked, hmmmm. Seems to me that if I was cooking for a party this weekend, I would already have my recipes figured out. I would not try a new recipe on 100 people only to find out that it isn't all that it is cracked up to be.[p]Having said that, for that chicken, I would cover them with Italian dressing for 6 - 10 hours. It is simple and adds a little moisture and flavor to the meat, IMO. Once they are removed from the dressing, I would put a simple dry rub on them (salt, pepper, fresh finely diced rosemary, and maybe some crushed garlic). I suspect that I would cook them direct, with a dome temp anywhere from 325° - 350°, flipping as needed. For serving, I would have two sauces on the side for people to choose from, if they desire. One sauce sweetish and the other spicy-ish. [p]As for the beef, I really don't know what a steak tip is. Would that be a tri-tip? If so, I would cook it up at around 300° on a raised grid, flipping it as needed so that the bottom does not get too charred. For a rub I would go for something simple and traditional such as salt, pepper, and garlic powder. To serve it up, I would slice it thin against the grain (after it has time time to rest) with some sautéed or grilled bell peppers and onions.[p]These are just my thoughts though. Good luck with the party and Congrats to the new graduate
Matt.