Ep 5. Grill It!

In Chopped Junior season 2 episode 5, titled "Grill It!," the young chefs face a fiery challenge in the Chopped kitchen. Hosted by Ted Allen, the series features talented kids between the ages of 9 and 15 who compete against each other to create delicious meals using mystery ingredients. In this episode, the four competitors must utilize their grilling skills to impress the judges and avoid getting chopped.

The first basket contains salmon fillets, radicchio, pineapple, and corn tortillas. The junior chefs have 30 minutes to come up with a dish that highlights these ingredients and showcases their grilling techniques. While some contestants choose to grill the salmon and create a taco with the tortillas, others opt for a grilled pineapple and radicchio salad or a corn tortilla tostada with a mango salsa.

Next, the junior chefs must incorporate watermelon, lamb chops, zucchini, and sweet potato fries into their dishes. With only 30 minutes on the clock, the contestants must work quickly to grill the lamb chops to perfection while creating a unique flavor profile for the rest of the ingredients. Some choose to grill the watermelon for a sweet and savory flavor, while others decide to make a zucchini and sweet potato fry stir fry.

For the final round, the remaining two junior chefs must incorporate s'mores ingredients (graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows) into their grilled dish. With only 30 minutes left, the contestants must create a dish that satisfies the judges' sweet tooth while remaining savory and grilled. One chef decides to create a grilled chocolate and marshmallow quesadilla, while the other makes a grilled graham cracker and chocolate stuffed burger.

The judges taste each dish and evaluate the flavor, presentation, and creativity of the dishes. In the end, only one junior chef will be named the winner of Chopped Junior and take home the $10,000 prize. Tune in to find out who will grill their way to the top and win the coveted title of Chopped Junior champion.