This list of the 20 best BBQ and grilling recipes will have you chilling in the backyard all season long.
Is there any season better than grilling season? As a busy mom, I love the inherent “mess-free” nature of cooking the entire meal out on the grill, and then eating outside as well! Whether it’s grilled chicken, a juicy burger, veggies or seafood, I am all in for any meal prepared outdoors. For beef lovers or for those who need an easy, veggie dish, look no further. I’ve put together a compilation of my 20 Best BBQ and Grilling Recipes for your next gathering.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How far in advance should I marinate my meat before grilling?
Depending on the cut of meat, you should marinate it for at least 30 minutes or as long as 8 hours. I like to marinate in the fridge overnight. Typically speaking, the tougher the cut of meat (such as a flank steak), the longer the ideal marinate time. On the other hand, if you’re working with a tender boneless piece of chicken, you don’t need more than 30 minutes or so.
Should I use direct or indirect heat for grilling?
I’d recommend direct heat (which is when the food is directly on top of the fire) for relatively small pieces of food that are more tender. This would include anything that cooks in 20 minutes or less. But if you are grilling a tougher cut of meat that requires more than 20 minutes, I’d suggest indirect heat which is when the fire is on either side of the food but not directly under it.
What temperature should I pre-heat my grill to before cooking?
It’s best to pre-heat your grill for 10-15 minutes before you plan to cook your food, or until it reaches a temperature of 500F degrees. But the ideal temp varies depending on what you’re cooking, so always check the recipe.
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20 Best BBQ and Grilling Recipes
Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken
8 hours 15 minutes
This sweet and tangy Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken is coated with flavorful seasonings and slowly cooked in light beer until it's juicy and fall-apart tender. It's incredibly versatile and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner option!
Try: Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Chicken Pin
Best BBQ Grilled Chicken
35 minutes
Sharing my secrets to the best grilled BBQ chicken – tender and juicy every single time!
Try: Best BBQ Grilled Chicken Pin
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
21 minutes
These quick and easy grilled shrimp tacos with cabbage slaw are ready in 15 minutes! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
Try: Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw Pin
Greek Turkey Burgers with Creamy Tzatziki Sauce
23 minutes
Greek-style turkey burgers are grilled to perfection and topped with a creamy garlic and dill tzatziki sauce. Protein packed and exploding with flavor, these Greek burgers are a healthy addition to any BBQ.
Try: Greek Turkey Burgers with Creamy Tzatziki Sauce Pin
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Za’atar
15 minutes
A fast and easy side dish recipe, asparagus is coated with lemon and za'atar and grilled until slightly charred.
Try: Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Za’atar Pin
Grilled Lebanese Chicken Tawook
20 minutes
This lemony, garlicky Lebanese chicken marinade results in tender, juicy chicken every single time. Serve chicken tawook on salads, over rice or in a pita.
Try: Grilled Lebanese Chicken Tawook Pin
Easy Grilled Vegetable Pasta
25 minutes
This quick and easy grilled vegetable pasta recipe is made with grilled peppers, eggplant, and onions tossed in olive oil, oregano, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Try: Easy Grilled Vegetable Pasta Pin
Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce
20 minutes
These juicy Greek spiced lamb burgers are topped with a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for summer entertaining!
Try: Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce 
Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad with Feta and Basil
20 minutes
This summery salad is made with grilled corn and zucchini tossed with creamy feta and fresh basil. The ideal side dish for backyard cookouts and barbecues!
Try: Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad with Feta and Basil Pin
Smoky Grilled Pork Chops
25 minutes
A quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe, these smoky grilled pork chops are ready in just 15 minutes!
Try: Smoky Grilled Pork Chops Pin
Grilled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Sauce
25 minutes
Loaded with Omega 3's and ready in under 30 minutes, this grilled salmon with lemon garlic sauce is sure to please any palette.
Try: Grilled Salmon with Lemon Garlic Sauce Pin
Grilled Corn with Barbecue Sauce
8 minutes
The ultimate 10-minute side dish, your family will love this fast and easy grilled corn with barbecue sauce recipe.
Try: Grilled Corn with Barbecue Sauce Pin
Bunless Cheeseburgers with Sriracha Ketchup
30 minutes
These low carb, gluten free cheeseburgers are served in a lettuce wrap with sweet and spicy ketchup.
Try: Bunless Cheeseburgers with Sriracha Ketchup Pin
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
30 minutes
A healthy, fresh spin on the Italian food classic, you’re going to love this hearty and delicious grilled eggplant Parmesan. The ultimate vegetarian comfort food recipe!
Try: Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Pin
Grilled Pizza with Pesto and Mozzarella
16 minutes
This fast and easy grilled pizza recipe is made with bright pesto, fresh mozzarella and topped with a lemony arugula salad.
Try: Grilled Pizza with Pesto and Mozzarella Pin
Rosemary Chicken Breasts
20 minutes
Garlic and lemon not only make this rosemary chicken breast recipe tasty but also packs 30 g of protein per 218 calorie serving.
Try: Rosemary Chicken Breasts Pin
Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
20 minutes
Grilled flank steak is marinated and finished with a fresh and fragrant chimichurri sauce packed with cilantro, garlic and oregano.
Try: Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce Pin
Greek Marinated Grilled Vegetables
20 minutes
Grilled vegetables are marinated with fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil to create a simple and delicious side dish. Great roasted or broiled.
Try: Greek Marinated Grilled Vegetables 
Chipotle Grilled Chicken Breasts
21 minutes
Easy to prepare, chicken breasts are marinated in a sweet and smoky honey chipotle sauce and then grilled to juicy and tender perfection.
Try: Chipotle Grilled Chicken Breasts Pin
Grilled Eggplant with Tahini Sauce
20 minutes
Eggplant is grilled until tender and smoky then drizzled with a creamy, tahini-lemon sauce.
Try: Grilled Eggplant with Tahini Sauce Pin
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