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April 10, 2024

44 Best Grilling Recipes for Summer Cookouts

Grilling Recipes for Summer – Get ready for some summer grilling and chilling in your backyard! There’s not better time than summer to make some of your best grill recipes. You’ll find many delicious meats to grill and grilling recipes for summer to keep you out in the sunshine.

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grilling recipes for summer

If there’s one thing I could do every summer evening, is to grill! If you’re a summer grilling fan like me, here you’ll find some of the best grilling recipes that are great for summer cookouts, entertaining or just for when you want to grill a tasty dinner for your friends and family. Pair these bbq grilling recipes with bbq side salads for a delicious summer feast!

This post is about the best Grilling Recipes for Summer.

44 INSANELY GOOD GRILL RECIPES FOR SUMMER

FRENCH ONION BURGERS

Flavorful, juicy and simple to make beef and caramelized onion burgers that taste heavenly! It’s a quick, weeknight dinner solution that the entire family will love. Mix up your burger routine and make a beef burger!

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CILANTRO LIME GRILLED CHICKEN

This healthy Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is simple to prepare and packed with flavor! Low carb, Keto friendly, and perfect for summer!

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GRILLED MACKEREL

Grilled Mackerel with Green Goddess Dressing is a super quick and simple, yet incredibly flavorful meal You probably have everything on hand already for this no-fuss, easy recipe.

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BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN ON THE GRILL

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken is a delicious, low-carb meal that packs big flavor. With fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, and Italian Seasoning, this will be your new go-to dinner any night of the week.

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BAKED POTATO ON THE GRILL

Grilled Baked Potatoes are creamy and fluffy inside, with delicious crispy skin on the outside and a hint of smoky flavor. The perfect side dish for all your BBQs, summer cookouts, entertaining, and more!

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ROASTED SUMMER ITALIAN BURGER

This roasted summer Italian burger is the perfect summertime twist to add fresh taste and flavor to your grilling!

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GROUND BEEF KABOBS

These Ground Beef Kebabs are super easy to make, whether you’re grilling for a summer bbq or baking them in the oven year-round.  They use a few cheap ingredients you probably already have, but they’ll be the hit of your next potluck or dinner!

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GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers are ready in less than 15 minutes and are packed full of tangy, savory, sweet, and spicy flavor thanks to a unique Korean gochujang marinade.

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GRILLED CITRUS CHICKEN

Grilled Citrus Chicken is a delicious and healthy recipe that’s perfect for summertime grilling. The combination of tangy citrus flavors with juicy chicken breasts creates a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to please any palate.

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CHICKEN TENDERS ON THE GRILL

Asian Grilled Chicken Tenders are flavorful and cook fast so they are perfect for serving as a weeknight dinner. Serve these grilled chicken strips with rice and stir-fried veggies or on a salad to make it a complete, family-friendly meal. 

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BURGER DINNER FOIL PACKETS

Burger Hobo Packets are an easy way to cook a complete meal in one foil pack. Filled with meat and veggies, it’s the ultimate one dish dinner for the summer season.

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GRILLED PESTO TURKEY BURGERS

These pesto turkey burgers pack a lot of flavor that will make them the hit of your summer cookout.

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CORN ON THE COB IN FOIL

This grilled corn recipe is a summer staple for cookouts! An easy recipe for grilled foil-wrapped corn. 

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GRILLED ROSEMARY SHRIMP

Grilled rosemary shrimp is an easy dinner recipe to make, and it is packed with flavor! It’s low-carb, Keto friendly, and Whole30 compliant.

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BARBECUED PORK STEAKS

These Barbecued Pork Steaks are marinated, rubbed in spices and slow roasted on the grill. Simply the most tender and flavorful pork steak recipe you will find!

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GRILLED CHUCK ROAST

Grilled Chuck Roast is a great way to prepare roast beef for a delicious weeknight meal, Sunday dinner or to meal prep for sandwiches. Made with a quick garlic and onion dry rub and grilled with hardwood smoke for the best roast you have ever tried.

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BRISKET STUFFED POBLANO PEPPERS

Brisket Stuffed Poblano Peppers are stuffed with smoked brisket, cheese and tomatoes grilled until the flavors combine into a hearty and delicious grilling meal.

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GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT SAUCE

Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce are surprisingly easy to make and super elegant.  In about 30 minutes, you can have this recipe on the table!  This recipe will walk you through the steps!
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GRILLED BBQ BONELESS CHICKEN THIGHS

These grilled BBQ chicken thighs are perfectly sweet and smoky and are the ultimate way to enjoy chicken during grilling season! Marinated and glazed in a simple BBQ marinade, this sticky grilled chicken makes for such a quick, easy and delicious meal. 

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BUFFALO WINGS ON THE GRILL

Grilled Buffalo Wings are a summertime favorite and great for parties. It is hard to beat them, and grilling makes chicken wings simply outstanding.

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GRILLED GARLIC ROSEMARY LAMBCHOPS

Perfect for Barbecue Season. Marinated Grilled Garlic and Rosemary Lambchops. Delicious, easy, and full of rich flavor. Lambchops are an excellent dish for a romantic summer dinner!

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BROWN SUGAR GRILLED PINEAPPLE

This super easy Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple will make for a perfect side dish or even a dessert this summer. With just a couple simple ingredients like butter, vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon, you can whip it up and toss it on the grill in no time at all!

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GRILLED TERIYAKI BEEF STICKS

Who can resist tender grilled beef on a stick? This recipe for Teriyaki Beef Sticks combines tender marinated beef with a sweet and savoury Honey based Teriyaki Sauce. Grill it up for dinner in minutes.

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BALSAMIC CHICKEN ON THE GRILL

Grilled balsamic chicken is an easy yet flavorful recipe with only six ingredients! The balsamic marinade makes the most tangy, sweet, and flavorful chicken thighs you’ve ever tasted!

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GRILLED STEAK FAJITAS

You will be amazed at how easy it is to make restaurant-style Grilled Steak Fajitas at home with a few simple ingredients! They have the perfect blend of well-seasoned steak charred with a medley of bell peppers and onions and served wrapped in a warm tortilla.

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POTATOES WITHOUT A FOIL

Grilled Potatoes prepared without aluminum foil are deliciously browned on the outside and tender and creamy on the inside. Toss them with lemon herb sauce for the ultimate summer side that’s ready in just 30 minutes!

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BBQ RIBS ON THE GRILL

Grilled Ribs is our go-to recipe for grilling the perfect BBQ ribs every time! With options for charcoal or gas grill. These BBQ Ribs topped with a delicious Honey Chipotle BBQ sauce!

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HONEY MUSTARD GRILLED CHICKEN

Sweet and Tangy Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken is perfect for a summer BBQ. Tender chicken with a flavorful honey dijon sauce. 

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GOURMET HOT DOGS

How to create the ultimate Gourmet Hot Dogs with all of the delicious hot dog toppings. You can create famous hot dogs such as Chicago Dogs, Chili Dogs, and even BBQ Bacon Dogs. Tips on how to turn an ordinary hot dog into the most flavorful hot dog you will ever eat! One of my favorite grilling recipes for summer.

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GRILLED AVOCADOES

The next time you fire up the grill, you’ve got to try these grilled avocados! Velvety smooth avocados are charred and filled with salsa, then topped with melted cheese to make the perfect summer appetizer or side dish. Or, add them to your favorite guacamole recipe for a smoky dip!

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GRILLED VEGGIE SKEWERS

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. 

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VEGGIES ON THE GRILL

Easy smoked vegetable plate that is going to fulfill all of your veggie dreams! Perfect for your summer cookout menu.

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GRILLED PEACH CORN SALAD

This Grilled Peach Salad with Honey Lime Chicken is packed with flavor and makes for a fantastic and fresh summer meal! With grilled corn and a lightly sweet cilantro lime dressing, this is a must-try salad recipe.

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GRILLED BURNT ENDS

Tender, smoked chuck roast is grilled to perfection with a flavorful rub and sweet BBQ sauce. Enjoy these mouthwatering Burnt Ends as a main course, side or appetizer.

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EASY GRILLED SHRIMP TACOS

Ready for a twist on your typical taco night? Try these quick and easy Grilled Shrimp Tacos. The best part? It’s ready in about 15 minutes with simple ingredients, including a bagged cabbage shortcut from the grocery store.

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GRILLED STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms with sausage and smoked Gouda cheese are easy to prepare and cooked on your grill or Big Green Egg in minutes.

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CHICKEN CAPRESE ON THE GRILL

Summertime food at its best! This Grilled Chicken Caprese is super easy to make and packed with flavor. It’s also a one-and-done dinner thanks to the added grilled zucchini. Everything is cooked on the grill, so there’s virtually no cleanup and only a few minutes of prep work. 

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GRILLED RIBEYE

Make tender & juicy, perfectly grilled ribeye steak every time with this easy ribeye recipe. Get ready to do some grillin’ and chillin’ this summertime with this quick and easy grilling recipe for the best ribeye steaks you’ll ever have.

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AVOCADO BURGER ON THE GRILL

Turn burger night into a gourmet experience with this Bacon Avocado Burger. The cilantro mayo is what takes it to the next level!

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GRILLED LEMON PEPPER WINGS

These grilled lemon pepper wings are perfect for a weeknight family meal or to serve a crowd on game day or at a fun summer barbecue. The wings are layered with a simple lemon pepper marinade sauce and a lemon pepper dry rub.

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SWEET AND SOUR PORK KABOBS

These grilled pork kabobs are loaded with lean protein, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables all glazed with a flavorful sweet and sour sauce. Sweet and Sour Pork Kabobs are a fresh and healthy summer meal!

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GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN

When you’re in the mood for a fresh, Mediterranean-style meal, this Grilled Greek Chicken will definitely hit the spot. Lemony-herbed grilled chicken served with freshly made Tzatziki Sauce is the perfect choice for a warm summer evening.

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GRILLED SHRIMP PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

Grilled Shrimp Pineapple Skewers take your BBQ to the next level! Marinated in a garlic ginger soy marinade and threaded with sweet pineapple and bell peppers, you’ll love how easy this dish is to make — and how delicious it tastes!

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FILIPINO PORK BBQ

These tangy, sweet skewers of Filipino Pork BBQ are perfect for any gathering! This recipe comes together quickly, so you can prep it ahead of time and grill right before your guests arrive.

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  1. Stacey K says

    July 5, 2024 at 10:40 pm

    I want to try all of these this year. Thanks for the ideas.

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  2. Janae says

    July 31, 2024 at 8:07 pm

    Definitely trying these. We’d have carpet cleaners and kitchen remodelers over this weekend so we’ve been taking advantage of the patio grill. Can’t wait! <3

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