Looking for the best grilling recipes to make this summer? Here are 26 must-have summer grilling recipes for your next family cookout.
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Summer is almost here and with it comes warmer days and backyard BBQs. Last week, we pulled our grill out for the first time this year and I started thinking about all the delicious grilling recipes, summer salads, and bbq side dishes I wanted to make this summer.
After compiling a list of my must-try summer grilling recipes, I thought it would be fun to share some of the best grilling ideas with you. I’ve rounded up grilled chicken, steak, burgers, pork, and grilled veggie recipes that you can enjoy all summer long. I know that I can’t wait to give these delicious recipes a try.
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What are the best foods to grill?
Some of the best foods to barbecue are chicken, steaks, burgers, hot dogs, sausage, and fish. As well, as vegetables such as zucchini, squash, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, and corn on the cob.
Besides, the meats and veggies listed above, another way we like to use our grill during the summer is to cook foil-pack dinners. They are the perfect summer meal because of the minimal prep and easy clean-up.
So, if you are ready to start your grill up, these delicious and easy summer grilling recipes are perfect for weeknight dinners as well as potlucks, parties, and picnics with friends and family.
26 Must-Have Summer Grilling Recipes
Enjoy BBQ chicken drumsticks, grilled chicken thighs, flavorful burger recipes, grilled pork chops, veggie skewers and so much more.
Grilled Kabob Recipes
Greek Chicken Kabobs– The Clean Eating Couple
This Easy Greek Chicken Kabobs Recipe is delicious and healthy. Learn how to make the best greek chicken marinade for grilling.
Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Kabobs-Sugar and Snap Peas
Grilled Shrimp and Chicken Kabobs are flavored with a lemon Greek marinade and cooked in under 20 minutes on an outdoor grill! These tasty kabobs are the ultimate grilling season easy dinner recipe!
Pineapple Shrimp Skewers– The Toasty Kitchen
Pineapple shrimp skewers are made with cubed fresh pineapple, shrimp, and red onion brushed with honey balsamic dressing. An easy summer grilling recipe to add to your dinner rotation.
Grilled Chicken Recipes
Grilled Chicken Drumsticks-Lemon and Zest
Nothing beats this simple Grilled Chicken Drumsticks recipe. Classic flavor, crispy skin, and tender, fall-of-the-bone chicken drumsticks that will steal the show. Only 5 minutes to prep and is easy to cook, with all the delicious flavors everyone at the BBQ will love!
Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks-Cook At Home Mom
These grilled BBQ chicken drumsticks are out of this world! They’re easy to make and jam-packed with bbq flavor, plus super juicy and perfectly sticky.
Cedar Planked Chicken– Two Kooks in the Kitchen
You don’t need a special smoker to add wonderful smoky flavor to your chicken. By using simple wood planks, you can achieve a beautifully golden juicy cedar plank chicken infused with a mild woody smoked flavor.
Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs– Real Food With Sarah
These Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs are flavorful, juicy, and easy to make. Pair them with your favorite side dishes for a delicious meal every time.
Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs– Peel with Zeal
Savor the best of summer with these mouthwatering BBQ chicken thighs, which are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare for dinner.
Marinated Stuffed Grilled Chicken- Enza’s Quail Hollow Kitchen
Stuffing marinated chicken breast with provolone, spinach, and roasted red pepper is a sure way to transform an ordinary grilled chicken breast into everyone’s favorite main course.
Grilled Chicken with Cilantro Lime Marinade-Dishes with Dad
This grilled chicken recipe is loaded with flavor from the simple, fresh cilantro lime marinade and smoky char of the grill. It results in moist, juicy chicken that’s perfect for an easy dinner all summer long.
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken– Make it Skinny Please
Moist, juicy lemon pepper chicken breast is perfect for a light main dish and meal prepping. An easy recipe with a big flavor.
Huli Huli Chicken– Love From the Oven
Huli Huli Chicken is a mouthwatering chicken dish soaked in a heavenly marinade that gives it a delicious flavor and a beautiful golden brown color. The sweet and savory Huli Huli sauce has met its perfect match with this easy chicken recipe.
Grilled Chicken Caprese-Chef Savvy
This Grilled Chicken Caprese recipe features juicy chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil, and a homemade balsamic reduction.
Grilled Chicken Tacos with Guacamole– Modern Honey
Marinated grilled chicken with fresh lime and Mexican spices topped with pico de gallo and fresh guacamole.
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Grilled Beef Recipes
Best Burger Recipe-Happy Honey Kitchen
The Secret Ingredient for the Best Burger recipe will change the way you grill burgers at home.
Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers– Cooking with Curls
Perfectly grilled cheeseburger topped with grilled pineapple and red onion rings, shredded cabbage, lots of teriyaki sauce, and of course a squishy bun brings the flavors of Hawaii to your own backyard.
Sriracha Mayo Burgers– Cinnamon and Sage Co.
These Sriracha Mayo Burgers are the perfect way to add a little something special to an already delicious burger. With a juicy burger, spicy jalapeños, fresh tomatoes, and a mouth-watering Sriracha Mayo sauce, you won’t want to eat a burger any other way.
Burnt Ends– Simply Stacie
Tender, smoked chuck roast is grilled to perfection with a flavorful rub and sweet BBQ sauce. Enjoy this mouthwatering recipe as a main course, side, or appetizer.
Jerked Beef– Platter Talk
Jerked Beef is a classic upstate New York recipe that uses just three ingredients, besides the beef. This easy and delicious grilled recipe is a rite of passage for the summer season
Grilled New York Strip with Chimichurri Sauce-Mary’s Whole Life
This Grilled New York Strip with Chimichurri Sauce is a delicious summer meal. This recipe is Whole30, Paleo, Keto, and Gluten Free.
Grilled Pork Recipes
Grilled Pork Chops– Dinner at the Zoo
These grilled pork chops are soaked in a flavorful marinade, then cooked to golden brown perfection. A quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for any BBQ or summer gathering.
Italian Sausage Skewers- Christina’s Cucina
Add some Italian sausages to your summer grilling routine with these delicious Italian sausage skewers.
Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Vegetable Platter– Fresh Apron
This Grilled Vegetable Platter is a quick and easy summer side or appetizer. It’s the perfect way to enjoy all those fresh summer vegetables.
Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers-The Forked Spoon
Veggie Skewers made with zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers are grilled to perfection and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar, and brushed with a fresh garlic herb sauce.
Grilled Yellow Squash– Bake it with Love
This grilled yellow squash is a quick and simple way to make a delicious and nutritious vegetable side dish. It is seasoned with a simple combination of garlic salt and pepper to really let the natural flavors shine.
Grilled Corn on the Cob-Amanda’s Cookin’
My favorite way to make grilled corn on the cob is with the husks on. Keeping the husks on helps steam the corn, making tender crisp juicy kernels.
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