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15+ Amazing Grilling Recipes

By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 8/1/24Updated: 3/11/25

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Grilling is not just about cooking; it’s an experience that brings people together, turning any meal into a celebration. Whether you’re a seasoned grill master or just starting out, this collection of 15+ Amazing Grilling Recipes is packed with mouthwatering dishes.

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Table of Contents
  • Grilled Chicken Recipes
  • Grilled Beef Recipes
  • Grilled Pork & Seafood Recipes
  • Grilled Side Dishes
  • In Conclusion
  • FAQs About Grilling

Grilled Chicken Recipes

There are so many grilling recipes on the web, but it’s hard to find real food grilling recipes. You know, the whole food kind with ingredients that don’t involve a seasoning pack or bottle of marinade from the store that’s full of preservatives and additives. We’ve got you covered with over 15+ amazing grilling recipes made with real food ingredients.

Chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheese foil packet opened on a plate ready to eat.

Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Foil Packets

Chicken, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and bacon are served over brown rice in these ooey, gooey chicken foil packets. Grill, bake, or cook over the campfire! You can even make them ahead and freeze for later with our instructions.

Chicken Foil Packets
Cooked Honey garlic chicken kabobs on a white platter.

Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs

This 5-ingredient chicken kabob marinade is sweet, savory, and incredibly easy! With just a few simple pantry ingredients, you can take your kabob game to the next level.

Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs
Asian chicken breast sliced with Asian slaw and rice on a plate.

Asian Chicken Marinade

With just a few common Asian-inspired ingredients, you can create this easy Asian Chicken Marinade for your favorite cut of chicken. After grilling the chicken, serve it in wraps, on salads, or with rice.

Asian Chicken Marinade
Cilantro lime marinated chicken breasts that have been grilled on a plate with brown rice on the side.

Cilantro Lime Chicken

Our Cilantro Lime Chicken is a flavorful combination of fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, garlic, and other spices. The result is a tangy, herbaceous, and juicy dish that’s perfect any time of year!

Cilantro Lime Chicken
Honey dijon chicken sandwiches on a cutting board.

Honey Dijon Chicken Sandwiches

In this flavorful chicken sandwich, the sweetness of the honey is balanced with the zip of the Dijon mustard in the Honey Mustard Chicken marinade. Serve on a pretzel bun with Swiss and bacon for a stellar sandwich!

Honey Dijon Chicken Sandwiches
Grilled Southwest chicken breast sliced on top of a bed of lettuce.

Southwest Grilled Chicken

Of all the marinades in the world, THIS Southwest Chicken marinade is the one I make the most. Hands down. My kids love it. All adults love it. And it can be served any way you dream up–a la carte, in tacos or quesadillas, on top of a burrito bowl or try our Southwest Chicken Salad.

Southwest Grilled Chicken
The ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwich on parchment paper on a cutting board.

The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

A flavor-packed marinade and the best toppings make this the Ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe. After marinating for a few hours, your chicken breasts will pick up loads of flavor. Serve it on a toasted bun with your favorite toppings for a quick weeknight dinner. This is also a great recipe to serve to groups of people!

Ultimate Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled savory chicken breast sliced with mashed potatoes and green beans on a plate.

The Best Savory Chicken

This Savory Chicken recipe packs a punch! In fact, I think it may be the BEST chicken marinade you’ll find. With just a few pantry staple ingredients, this boring cut is taken to a whole new flavor level! Enjoy your marinated, grilled chicken a la carte, on top of a salad, on a sandwich, or in a wrap.

The Best Savory Grilled Chicken
Balsamic herb marinated chicken on a bed of quinoa with cherry tomatoes and small mozzarella balls.

Balsamic Herb Grilled Chicken

Marinating chicken is THE key to infusing flavor into typically lean, bland poultry cuts. This complex marinade requires mostly pantry staples to turn that lackluster cut into something that makes your taste buds sing.

Balsamic Herb Grilled Chicken
Southwest chicken tenders on a grill.

Southwest Chicken Tenders

These Southwest Chicken Tenders take main stage in our Southwest Chicken and Bacon Wraps and Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls recipes. However, we’ve also learned that they are delicious on a salad or a chicken sandwich.

Southwest Chicken Tenders
Grilled lemon garlic chicken sliced on a plate next to grilled asparagus and grilled lemon slices.

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Thanks to fresh lemon, garlic, thyme, and more, this bright and flavorful marinade completely transforms any cut of chicken. Use this Lemon Garlic Chicken the next time you need a zesty, healthy protein!

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Grilled Beef Recipes

Grilled cheesy chive burger on a bun with oven fries on the side.

Cheesy Chive Burgers

Time to transform a boring beef patty into one amazingly flavorful homemade burger! I (Rachel) have been making this 5 ingredient recipe for years, and it’s one that my family requests regularly. The fresh herbs and shredded cheese inside these patties take them over the top in taste and texture.

Cheesy Chive Burgers
A smash burger with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and secret sauce on a plate.

Smash Burgers (with Secret Sauce!)

These Smash Burgers rival any fast food chain. When grilled correctly, the edges are perfectly crispy and the middle is still juicy and flavorful. The addition of our secret sauce truly takes them to the next level.

Smash Burgers
Seasoned cooked steak sliced on a wooden cutting board.

The Perfect Grilled Steak

Follow these 6 steps from a chef on how to grill a perfect steak. Grilled steak with a delicious, flavorful crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy and tender is easier than you think.

Perfect Grilled Steak
Italian sliders lined up on a cutting board.

Italian Sliders

Moist and packed with Italian flavor, these sliders will impress anyone from guests to the youngest eaters in your house. Even better, they are freezer-friendly! You’ll want to double the batch every time you make these mini burgers.

Italian Sliders
Steak kabobs lined up on a white plate.

Grilled Steak Kabobs

Tender chunks of sirloin steak are marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, then skewered alongside vibrant bell peppers and sweet onions. The grill works its magic, imparting a delectable char and irresistible smoky aroma to each bite.

Grilled Steak Kabobs

Grilled Pork & Seafood Recipes

Pork tenderloin sliced and on a cutting board.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

When you grill a pork tenderloin instead of bake it, you still get the flavor and moistness but the bonus is the extra char-crispiness that coats the outside of the tenderloin. Using the 7-6-5 method to grill pork tenderloin is a no-fail method that you’ll come back to over and over again.

Use this grilling technique for our Hawaiian Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Bacon-wrapped shrimp and pineapple kabobs stacked up on a white platter.

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Pineapple Kabobs

Look no further for the perfect shrimp kabob recipe. Our Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp and Pineapple Kabobs are every bit as tasty as they sound. The sweetness of grilled fresh pineapple pairs perfectly with the smoky saltiness of the bacon.

Shrimp & Pineapple Kabobs
Grilled Mediterranean shrimp skewers sitting on a bed of rice.

Mediterranean Shrimp

Even the most reluctant seafood eaters will enjoy this succulent lemony shrimp that can be cooked in just minutes under the broiler, on the grill, or on the stovetop. It’s a fun one to serve for family dinner or as a party appetizer.

Mediterranean Shrimp

Grilled Side Dishes

Grilled corn on the cob ready to eat.

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Grilling corn on the cob in foil is one of my best tricks! It keeps the corn moist but also adds a nice light char if done right. Use this method to grill corn at your next BBQ!

Grilled Corn on the Cob
Grilled peach halves on a plate with Gorgonzola cheese and fresh basil in the middles.

Jane’s Grilled Peaches

These sweet and savory grilled peaches are an explosion of flavors making for a perfect side dish for your next cookout. We give thanks for Polly’s sweet friend, Jane, who inspired this amazing recipe!

Jane’s Grilled Peaches
Grilled vegetables in foil packs ready to eat.

Grilled Veggies in Foil Packs

Grilled Vegetables in Foil are a healthy, easy and simple side dish. Plus they are fun! Roasting vegetables brings out wonderful flavor.

Grilled Veggies
Asparagus spears on a grill.

Grilled Asparagus

The flavor of this simple, grilled asparagus recipe will amaze you. This simple recipe yields crispy, slightly charred, and perfectly seasoned asparagus. In less than 10 minutes, you can serve up one of nature’s healthiest foods to your family all summer long.

Grilled Asparagus

In Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our collection of 15+ Amazing Grilling Recipes and found some new favorites to add to your grilling repertoire.

Grilling is a fantastic way to explore different flavors and techniques, making every meal an adventure. Remember, the key to great grilling is practice and creativity, so don’t be afraid to experiment with your own twists on these recipes.

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FAQs About Grilling

How long does it take a grill to preheat?

Gas grills need 10 to 15 minutes to preheat. Charcoal grills can take 30 to 40 minutes after you light the coals before you want to start cooking.

How do I clean the grill?

Brush the grate with a wire brush before and after preheating to remove the most burnt-on food particles. You can also crumple up aluminum foil and use tongs to brush that against the grate.

How do I know when my food is done?

Use a meat thermometer to be sure the internal temperature reaches the safe minimal temperature according to the USDA Temperature Guidelines.

What are some tips for preventing food from sticking to the grill?

Make sure your grill is clean and preheated. Lightly oil the grates or the food itself before placing it on the grill. Avoid moving the food too soon; let it develop a good sear before flipping.

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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  1. Kelly @ The Nourishing Home says

    Posted on 4/5/17 at 3:02 pm

    Thanks again for your kind shout outs! I love this grilled round-up and am excited to try some of these tasty recipes. I’ve pinned it so I can refer back to it over and over! 🙂

    Reply

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