Summer is the season to fire up the grill and keep dinner simple, bold, and packed with flavor. These 15 sizzling grilled dinners are perfect for warm nights when you’d rather cook outside and keep the kitchen cool. From juicy meats to flame-kissed veggies and vibrant marinades, each recipe brings that unmistakable smoky char that makes summer meals so satisfying.
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Cowboy Butter
Chicken Skewers with Cowboy Butter are one of those meals that feels like it was made for outdoor grilling season. The chicken is juicy, flavorful, and just the right amount of charred, while the cowboy butter adds a rich, zesty kick that makes the whole thing completely addictive.
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Garlic Butter Grilled Steak & Shrimp
Elevate your dinner with a dish that combines bold flavors and fresh ingredients, Garlic Butter Grilled Steak with Shrimp. The rich, savory butter glaze enhances both the juicy steak and tender shrimp and this recipe is straightforward enough for home cooks but impressive enough to really wow your guests.
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Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
These Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs are packed with flavor from the marinade, using just 7 easy ingredients. This is your go-to grilled chicken recipe! We’ve got you covered for barbecue season with these marinated and grilled chicken thighs. They have a ton of flavor and they never get dried out like chicken breast tend to when grilling.
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Grilled Shrimp, Corn & Avocado Bowl
This Grilled Shrimp, Corn & Avocado Bowl is a quick and flavor-packed meal that makes a perfect summer lunch or light dinner. With juicy grilled shrimp, charred corn, creamy avocado, and a spicy lime mayo, it brings together everything you want in a satisfying bowl.
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Sticky & Spicy Grilled Buffalo Chicken Thighs
Grilled Buffalo BBQ Chicken Thighs bring together the best of both worlds: the tangy heat of buffalo sauce and the rich, smoky flavors of BBQ. This combination creates a mouthwatering glaze that elevates juicy chicken thighs to a new level of deliciousness.
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The Best Grilled Tri-Tip
Indulge in the mouth-watering flavors of a Grilled Tri Tip Steak, grilled to perfection outdoors or on your indoor griddle. It’s perfectly tender and delicious.
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Grilled Chicken Pita with Tzatziki
These Grilled Chicken Pitas with fresh Tzatziki are a flavorful handheld meal that’s great for lunch or dinner. Marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection, then wrapped up in warm pita bread with crisp veggies and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.
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Korean BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich
This Korean BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich will spice up your sandwich game and quickly become a favorite. This yummy sandwich features tender chicken thighs, grilled to perfection, basted with a homemade Korean BBQ sauce, and topped with a lightly pickled cucumber and cabbage.
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Peach-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
You must try this Peach-Glazed Pork Tenderloin. This is the perfect grilled dinner recipe that’s pretty easy to put together and make a big statement. The tenderloin is grilled to perfection with a luscious peach glaze.
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Grilled Flank Steak
When the grill is hot this Grilled Flank Steak is exactly what you want to make. The steak comes off the grill juicy and deeply flavorful and is a summer dinner that feels a little elevated without being fussy.
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Mediterranean Salmon Skewers
Grilled Mediterranean Salmon Skewers are marinated in vibrant Mediterranean flavors and grilled outdoors so you don’t heat up the house.
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BBQ Pork Chops
When it comes to summer grilling, few dishes can rival the mouthwatering appeal of BBQ Pork Chops. This recipe brings together juicy, tender pork chops and a tangy, smoky barbecue sauce that perfectly complements the meat’s natural flavors.
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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Delicious marinated Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are grilled to perfection and finished with a delicious homemade teriyaki sauce. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make your own teriyaki sauce, with just 4 ingredients, and you’ll never want to go out for teriyaki again.
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Grilled Corn & Steak Salad
This Grilled Corn & Steak Salad is a hearty yet fresh main dish that’s perfect for summer nights. It combines smoky grilled steak, charred corn, crisp greens, and creamy blue cheese, all brought together with a tangy champagne vinaigrette. It’s the kind of salad that eats like a meal.
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Lemon Basil Pork Chops
These Grilled Lemon Basil Pork Chops are a refreshing and aromatic twist on your standard pork chop recipe. The zesty lemon and fresh basil create a bright, vibrant flavor profile that pairs wonderfully with the rich, juicy pork.
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Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.