34 Easy Grilling Recipes and Ideas To Try This Summer

Summer is a great time to fire up the barbecue and create fantastic grilling recipes! Easy grilling recipes that you will use all the time! Whether you’re an experienced griller or a beginner, you’ll be sure to find something delicious in this list of grilling recipes for summer. Whether you are grilling chicken breast, steaks, sausages, or chicken wings, these simple yet delicious recipes and ideas make summer backyard barbecues and alfresco family meals a breeze. Try out a juicy burger, delicious shrimp in foil, grilled peaches, and even a few vegetarian options. Including recipes for grilled chicken, grilled steak, bbq shrimp, grilled vegetables, and many more! We’ve also included some grilling tips to help you make the most of your summer BBQs. So get your grill ready and enjoy these grilling recipes for summer!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Updated Jun 19, 2025

1. The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Thighs

This grilled chicken thighs recipe is the bomb, perfect for a festive cook out! Everyone RAVES about these delicious grilled chicken thighs!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Grilled Steak Kabobs

So juicy and delicious grilled steak Kabobs - Your BBQ parties just won’t be the same without them!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Grilled Shrimp and Shallots

Grilled Shrimp Recipe - Try this easy and delicious grilled shrimp and shallot. Soon your kitchen will be filled with the rich aromas of succulent shrimp and caramelized shallots, sure to please all your guests!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Grilled Chicken Pesto Skewers

These grilled chicken breast marinated in pesto are an easy way to enjoy a healthy, flavorful chicken dinner. Get your grill fired up, and get ready for some delicious grilled chicken pesto skewers!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Grilled Napa Cabbage with Lemon Garlic Dressing

Grilled napa cabbage is the ultimate side dish for your grilling parties! Smoky, savory, and crisp-tender, napa cabbage on the grill is an easy recipe everyone will love!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Grilled Peaches With Vanilla Maple Glaze

Grilled peaches are perfect if you’re craving a quick and healthy dessert. They are so juicy and flavorful, everyone loves this grilled peaches recipe!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Grilled Chicken with Chili Lime Sauce

This is the perfect Grilled chicken recipe for your Summer cookouts.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Grilled Lemon Zucchini Recipe

Grilled Lemon zucchinis are lightly seasoned and perfectly charred this side dish is sure to be a hit at your summer cookout. Grilled zucchini is quickly becoming everyone's favorite side dish!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Grilled Baby Back Ribs

This delicious grilled pork ribs recipe is full of sweet and smoky flavor! Prepare for tasty and tender bbq ribs that will wow your family and friends!
Cooking time: 120 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs

This grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs recipe will be your new dinner routine! Marinated and seared chicken thighs come out perfectly juicy and tender every time.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Garlic

Make the juiciest grilled chicken skewers with this easy chicken recipe. These grilled chicken breasts kabobs are made with marinated chicken and served with crisp asparagus for a complete low-carb, Keto-friendly dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Baked Shrimp in Foil Packets

These Shrimp in Foil Packets recipe make a healthy, nourishing dinner with hearty flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Grilled Chicken Fajitas

These grilled chicken fajitas are delicious comfort food everyone will go crazy for!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Mexican Street Corn Salad

This grilled mexican street corn salad bursts with flavors. It's a unique twist on the classic street corn recipe and the perfect side dish for your next summer get-together!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Salmon Foil Packets with Pineapple and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

This easy juicy Salmon Foil Packets is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is ready in under 20 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Grilled Chicken Peach With Lime Honey Ginger Sauce

Grilled chicken peach kebab recipe is the perfect summer meal for an outdoor cookout or potluck. Make this grilled chicken recipe this weekend!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Honey Lime Chicken Skewers

These Honey Lime Chicken Skewers are sure to be on repeat all summer!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Grilled Chicken with Garlic Brown Sugar Sauce

Juicy tender and so delicious Grilled Chicken Recipe with Brown Sugar Garlic sauce- These chicken skewers are the perfect reason to pull out the grill!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Grilled Peach Salad

Our Grilled Peach Salad recipe is a must-try for your Summer lunches, BBQs and potlucks. Grilling peaches bring out their natural sweetness with incredible caramelized flavor!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Grilled Salmon Recipe

This grilled salmon recipe is coated in a flavorful marinade - A perfect healthy grilling salmon recipe that’s done in 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Honey Dijon Chicken and Veggies Foil Packs

Perfect chicken recipe for a quick and healthy dinner
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Grilled Garlic Mushroom Skewers

These grilled garlic mushrooms on skewers are so good, you’ll want to make them every single day of the week!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Cajun Sausage Shrimp Foil Packs

These tasty baked shrimp and sausage foil packets make a healthy and delicious dinner in less than 30 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Baked Chicken in Foil with Asparagus and Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

These baked garlic butter chicken foil packets are just so easy and so delicious!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. French Onion Chicken Foil Packets with Cheesy Asparagus

These French onion chicken and asparagus foil packets make a delicious and satisfying everyday meal for busy families!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Grilled Chipotle Lime Chicken

This grilled chicken breast recipe is perfect for your summer salads, wraps, taco bowls and more!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Melting Parsley Butter

Reward yourself with this juicy, flavorful grilled ribeye steak for a weeknight indulgence.
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Grilled General Tso’s Cauliflower Kabobs

These grilled cauliflower kabobs are crunchy-sweet twist on a take-out favorite!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Pineapple BBQ Baked Chicken Foil Packets in Oven

These baked chicken in foil packets are easy and packed with tons of flavor. You’ll love the simplicity!
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Honey Lime Grilled Chicken

A simple grilled chicken recipe that is ideal for dinner or even meal prep!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

This baked salmon and Asparagus in foil with garlic butter sauce makes for an amazingly tasty dinner. The salmon recipe of your dreams!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Grilled Stuffed Sea Bass with Garlic Mushrooms

This grilled sea bass recipe is a wonderful yet simple way to enjoy fish in your oven or grill.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

This shrimp and broccoli foil pack meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Shrimp is seasoned to perfection with lemon, butter, garlic and herbs. The easiest way to bake shrimp in your oven!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. Garlic Butter Mushrooms and Gnocchi in Foil Packets

This gnocchi recipe is a light yet nutritious dish that does not skimp on flavor. You'll love these gnocchi foil packets!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

35. Grilled Chicken Skewers with Strawberries

These grilled skewers are so easy to make and loaded with flavor - they'll be the hit at your next backyard BBQ.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

36. Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

This cilantro lime grilled chicken is quick dish packs a lot of flavor in an easy-to-make dinner for a busy evening.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

37. Lemon Grilled  Shrimp with Honey Garlic Glaze

These easy grilled lemon shrimp skewers can be on your table in just 20 minutes. Incredibly flavorful!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

38. Grilled Peaches Recipe

These Grilled Peaches are perfect for summertime! The perfect healthy dessert.
Cooking time: 4 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

39. Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tenders

Tender and incredibly juicy Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tenders are easy to cook and deliciously succulent! The ultimate grilling recipe for your summer gatherings.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

40. Grilled Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic

Grilled bok choy recipe is guaranteed to be your new favorite side dish. Ready in just 10 minutes, enjoy the baby bok choy with grilled chicken, beef, or even fish!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

Our 5 Best Tips for Summer Grilling

Are you ready for some excellent summer grilling tips? Grilling is a great way to enjoy summer evenings and wow your guests with delicious BBQ creations. Here are some of the best summer grilling tips to help make your summer BBQs amazing!

• Start with Clean Grills: Cleaning your grills before and after each use is the cornerstone of summer grilling. Taking the time to clean your grills prevents messy buildup and ensures your BBQ is perfectly cooked.
• Preheat your grill: Preheating your grill is essential for a successful grilling session. Preheating your grill ensures that your BBQ cooks evenly and prevents undercooked or burned areas.
• Choose the Right Marinade: Marinating your BBQ for a few hours before grilling adds an extra layer of flavor and juiciness. You can make your own marinade or use store-bought marinades. Check your marinade ingredients to ensure you use a quality marinade: the fewer additives, the better.
• Grill at Lower Temperatures: Grilling at lower temperatures is important to avoid charred and dry BBQ. Lowering the temperature of your grill ensures that you don’t overcook your food and gives you more control over the cooking process.
• Use an Instant Read Thermometer: An instant-read thermometer allows you to quickly and accurately check the temperature of your BBQ to determine when it is done cooking.

These are some of the best summer grilling tips to help make your summer BBQs successful. With these tips and a little practice, you will have fantastic summer grilling sessions and make memories with friends and family.

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