Great on the Grill - 12 Fabulous Recipes for Grilling Season

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on May 11, 2022

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Grilling season is here! We've rounded up some of our favorite tried and true recipes perfect for the grill.

Have you started grilling yet? We have in the last few weeks and it has been so wonderful! I love prepping everything ahead of time and then cooking the main course on the grill.

Horizontal overhead photo of Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with toum and zhoug sauces.

We've tested many recipes over the years and have found some secrets for juicy, flavorful meat on the grill. These are some of our favorites. They are great for weeknight meals or easy entertaining. Each post includes plenty of tips to ensure success. Enjoy!

 

Vertical picture of Barbecued Chicken Skewers on a white platter

These Barbecued Chicken Skewers are beyond delicious, with tender chunks of spice-rubbed chicken breast, smoky bacon and crisp red onion. They're grilled to perfection, then charred with a super easy Bourbon Barbecue Sauce.

 

Overhead picture of Korean Honey Sesame Grilled Chicken on a round wooden tray

This Korean Honey Sesame Grilled Chicken has a delicious, sweet, sticky glaze with a touch of heat. It's easy to put together and is a universal crowd pleaser!

 

Overhead picture of Perfectly grilled steak with corn on a white plate

With a delicious Mexican-inspired dry rub, melting garlic lime butter and a few easy grilling tricks this recipe for perfectly grilled steak is sure to become a favorite!

 

Vertical overhead picture of Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken on a platter with pita bread and sauces

This super tender, super juicy, Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken with Toum (a delicious Lebanese garlic spread) and roasted cherry tomatoes is one of those fabulous meals you'll find yourself craving again and again!

 

Vertical overhead photo of a platter of Charred Honey Lemon Chicken with Crispy Chickpeas on a wood table.

Moist and tender, this Charred Honey Lemon Chicken with Crispy Chickpeas is incredibly delicious. The easy rub and basting sauce SING with fabulous flavor!

 

Overhead picture of grilled steak and cherry salad on a wood table

This Grilled Steak Salad and Sweet Cherry Salad is the perfect summer salad - healthy, hearty, bursting with fresh, seasonal ingredients and loaded with tender, succulent steak!

 

Vertical overhead picture of Peruvian Chicken Skewers with green sauce

Juicy, tender grilled chicken, bursting with vibrant flavor. These Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers are a delicious fusion of South American and Asian cuisines!

 

Overhead picture of lemon rosemary grilled chicken breasts garnished with lemons and marinade

Juicy tender chicken with lots of fabulous flavor. Go from thinking "what's-for-dinner?" to dinner-on-the-table in 30 minutes with this delicious Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken Breasts recipe.

 

Overhead vertical picture of lemongrass beef skewers on a white platter with peanut sauce

Looking for a crowd-pleaser? Throw together the marinade for these Lemongrass Beef Skewers early in the day and dinner will be super easy - and super delicious!

 

Vertical picture of Mexican Grilled Chicken sliced on a wooden cutting board

No worries about dry chicken! This Mexican Honey-Lime Grilled Chicken stays moist, tender and full of fabulous Southwest-inspired flavor!

 

Overhead picture of Asian Grilled Chicken and Veggie Skewers on asheetpan

These delicious, Asian Grilled Chicken Veggie Skewers employ a secret shortcut to make the recipe SO easy! They're sweet, sticky and have a bit of heat. Make them for rave reviews!

 

Overhead picture of grilled chicken shawarma on a white platter

This juicy, tender Grilled Chicken Shawarma is wonderful on its own, in wraps, sliced thin in sandwiches and it's super delicious in salads.

Thought for the  day:

But as for me, the nearness of God is my good.
I have made the Lord God my refuge
so that I may tell of all His works.

Psalm 73:28

What we're listening to for inspiration:

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