These summer grilling recipes cover everything from juicy grilled chicken to steak, seafood, and sweet grilled corn. I pulled together my best grilling recipes in one place. You will find easy mains, cookout sides, and even a yummy grilled dessert.
Grilling season is my favorite time. I just love to cook outside. Somehow if the mess is made outdoors, it doesn’t feel like a real mess. Who’s with me? Let’s fire up the grill!
Grilled Chicken Recipes
Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
My Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs stay SUPER juicy under a sweet, tangy, creamy (yogurt-based) marinade. They cook in under 20 minutes.
Balsamic Chicken Marinade
This Balsamic Chicken Marinade makes the most flavorful grilled chicken. The Dijon helps it cling to every piece.
Juicy Chicken Skewers
My Juicy Chicken Skewers soak in a buttery garlic Parmesan marinade. They are perfect for a backyard cookout.
Grilled Sweet and Spicy Lime Chicken
My Grilled Sweet and Spicy Lime Chicken is bright, sticky, and a little spicy. The lime keeps it fresh.
Chicken Tikka Kebabs
My Chicken Tikka Kebabs are charred, smoky, and packed with spice. Serve them with raita and naan.
Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
A quick marinade keeps my grilled boneless chicken thighs juicy every time they hit the grill. They are fast, forgiving, and easy to scale up for a crowd.
Grilled Steak and Beef Recipes
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
My Grilled Flat Iron Steak comes with a creamy Peruvian green sauce. Flat iron grills up tender like flank steak.
Grilled Korean Short Ribs
My Grilled Korean Short Ribs are sweet, savory, and ready fast. They char beautifully over high heat.
Juiciest Beef Kafta
My Juiciest Beef Kafta are spiced ground beef skewers. They are a cookout favorite at my house.
Grilled Pork and Lamb Recipes
Spiced Grilled Pork Tenderloin
My Spiced Grilled Pork Tenderloin comes with peanut sauce and cucumber salad. The pork tenderloin stays lean and juicy.
Grilled Harissa Lamb Chops
My Grilled Harissa Lamb Chops are smoky and a little spicy. A cool yogurt-cucumber salad balances them out.
Indian Lamb Chops
My Indian Lamb Chops are marinated in warm spices and grilled fast. They taste like a restaurant treat.
Grilled Seafood Recipes
Grilled Salmon with Melon-Cucumber Salsa
My Grilled Salmon is topped with a cool melon-cucumber salsa. It is a light, summery main.
Grilled Burgers
Juiciest Ground Chicken Burgers
My Juiciest Ground Chicken Burgers never dry out on the grill. A few tricks keep them moist.
Turkey Burger
My Turkey Burger is juicy, not dry, with a savory seasoning blend. It grills up in minutes.
Grilled Sides and Salads
Grilled Panzanella
My Grilled Panzanella tosses charred bread with juicy tomatoes. It soaks up every drop of dressing.
Mexican Street Corn Salad
My Mexican Street Corn Salad turns grilled corn into a creamy, tangy side. It is a cookout staple.
Creamy Potato Salad
My Creamy Potato Salad is tangy and lightened with Greek yogurt. It pairs with anything off the grill.
Easy Coleslaw
My Easy Coleslaw is crisp, creamy, and ready in minutes. It cools down any spicy grilled main.
Grilled Eggplant with Whipped Feta
My grilled eggplant chars up smoky and tender, then piles onto cool whipped feta with mint and pine nuts. It is an easy, showy side straight off the grill.
Israeli Salad
My Israeli salad is a crisp, herby mix of cucumber, tomato, and red onion. It is fast to make and a refreshing counter to everything coming off the grill.
Grilled Summer Dessert
Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs
My Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs are a fun, smoky-sweet finish. Grilling caramelizes the berries and cake.
Fire up the grill and pick a few favorites. For more summer holiday inspiration, see my Father’s Day grilling recipes too.
