Here are my top 10+ Easy Grilling Recipes to Enjoy all Summer. They need little introduction or convincing to make - once you see how good these look you will ready to make them for dinner tonight!
Once the weather heats up, cooking outside is a favorite. Whether you want a quick weeknight family meal, a lazy Sunday supper, or something for a party crowd on game day - I have you covered.
Cook one or more of these for 4th of July, at the beach, while camping, or for your next backyard BBQ. Here is what you will find in this list of quick, simple, and tasty grilling ideas:
Jump to:
General Grilling Tips
Before you light up the charcoal or warm up that gas grill, I like to share my tips for success. Here is what I tell all my beginners to help inspire them to grill master level:
- Always bring meat to room temperature before putting it on a hot grill - 1 hour before is my guideline to keep it safe & for best cooking.
- Not all meat needs to be directly over the heat or the lid closed to cook - my guide for All You Need to Know about Grilling with the Lid on or Off is a must-read.
- Always grill in a well ventilated area & keep small children and pets away for safety reasons.
- Complete your meal with one of my Top 35 Side Dishes to Serve with BBQ.
Appetizers & Salads
Grilled Jalapeño Poppers
The best grilled jalapeno popper recipe is only 3 ingredients. Bacon-wrapped with artichoke dip for a salty, crispy, creamy & spicy appetizer. In just 30 minutes is ready. The keto & low-carb snack or finger food is great for summer BBQ cookouts, parties, Super Bowl game day, or camping.
Grilled Jalapeno Poppers
Grilled Peach & Goat Cheese Salad
Sweet grilled peaches, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and spicy arugula are a summer salad sensation. This recipe for Grilled Peach, Avocado, and Goat Cheese Arugula Salad is fresh, sweet, crisp, & juicy. This simple summer salad is easy & perfect for bbq, cookouts, & parties.
Grilled Peach Salad
Chicken Recipes
Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Learn how long to grill boneless skinless chicken thighs with this quick & easy recipe. They have a sweet & spicy dry rub & cook in 15 minutes. These yummy grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs are juicy, tender, & flavorful. Great for high-protein meal planning to add to salads, soups, sandwiches, and wraps for lunch or dinner.
Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts
For juicy, sauced, & seasoned grilled bbq chicken breasts, this summer easy recipe is the best. The crispy crust & tender meat is ready in 30 minutes. Only 3 ingredients for a sweet, spicy, & bold cookout chicken recipe.
Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts
Vietnamese Grilled Chicken Breasts
Thin chicken breasts are marinated for at least one hour in a salty, tangy, and sour marinade. When grilled the Asian basting sauce adds the final punch of flavor.
Vietnamese Grilled Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken on a Stick
Teriyaki chicken on a stick is an easy family favorite recipe. These tasty marinated chicken teriyaki kebabs are grilled to perfection for the ultimate sweet, salty, and savory bite. This is a gluten-free recipe with keto options as well.
Teriyaki Chicken on a Stick
Italian Chicken Drumsticks
This recipe for authentic Italian chicken drumsticks is bursting with flavor thanks to an easy lemon, pepper, garlic, and herb marinade. The chicken legs are grilled to juicy perfection. Great for the grill or oven.
Grilled Italian Chicken Drumsticks
Beef Recipes
Grilled Wagyu Burgers
Top-quality delicious Wagyu burgers cooked on the grill are not just for fancy restaurants, enjoy them at home with this easy recipe. For all the melt-in-your-mouth flavor you get from ground Wagyu without the high price, grill these juicy patties at home & elevate any cookout into a special occasion. Gluten-free, keto, low-carb, & perfect for summer on the grill or skillet for a smash burger.
Grilled Wagyu Burgers
Grilled Tri-Tip
Perfectly grilled tri-tip is so easy with this recipe. The seasoned beef roast is tender, juicy, & a steak lover's dream. Everything you need to know to sear, grill, rest, slice, & serve the best tri-tip you have ever had. Recipe for how to cook tri-tip over indirect heat slowly on a gas or propane grill. Plus info on charcoal, pellet, or a smoker.
Grilled Tri-Tip Roast
Teriyaki Flank Steak
This easy recipe for Grilled Teriyaki Flank Steak is a summer favorite. The quick Asian-inspired marinade is salty, sweet, & savory.
Grilled Teriyaki Flank Steak
Dessert
Grilled Pineapple Sundaes
Rum raisin caramel sauce drizzled over ice cream and grilled pineapple is the boozy tropical treat to enjoy all summer. This dessert is the best for BBQ backyard cookouts & pool parties.
Grilled Pineapple Sundaes
Bonus: Marinade Recipes
Here are few extra recipes for the best marinades that make anything you put on the grill more yummy:
Leave a Reply