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Fire Up the Grill: Summer Recipes Everyone Loves

Published: Jun 11, 2025 by Yuan

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These grilling favorites are made for warm nights, good company, and plenty of flavor. From smoky mains to shareable sides, they’re simple to prep and even better to eat. Perfect for laid-back dinners or weekend gatherings. Your grill just found its new go-tos.

Chinese Chicken On A Stick Recipe

Juicy marinated Chinese-style grilled chicken on skewers with rice on the side.
Chinese Chicken On A Stick Recipe. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

This recipe features bite-sized pieces of chicken breast marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and sesame oil. After marinating, the chicken is skewered and baked until tender and juicy, then garnished with roasted sesame seeds for added flavor. These skewers are perfect as an appetizer or main dish, offering a savory taste that's both easy to prepare and delightful to eat.
Get the Recipe: Chinese Chicken On A Stick Recipe

Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Grilled bruschetta chicken topped with diced tomatoes, basil, and melted cheese.
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken. Photo credit: Food Fun and Faraway Places.

This Grilled Bruschetta Chicken recipe is serious comfort food and ready in under 30 minutes. Don't you love Italian food?
Get the Recipe: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

Applebee’s Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad

Two salads served with grilled chicken breast slices and fresh vegetables.
Applebee’s Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Make Applebee's Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad at home in 30 minutes! Fresh, flavorful, and healthier than takeout.
Get the Recipe: Applebee’s Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad

Cracker Barrel Smoky Southern Grilled Chicken

Smoky Southern grilled chicken breast with herbs and grill marks.
Cracker Barrel Smoky Southern Grilled Chicken. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Juicy chicken infused with smoky flavors and signature Southern seasonings - this grilled delight perfectly recreates one of Cracker Barrel's healthier menu options.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Smoky Southern Grilled Chicken

Easy Grilled Mojo Chicken

Juicy grilled chicken breasts garnished with herbs and served with vegetables.
Easy Grilled Mojo Chicken. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Savor the vibrant flavors of grilled mojo chicken, featuring tender chicken marinated in a zesty citrus and herb-infused marinade, then grilled to juicy perfection. Perfect for a flavorful and refreshing summer meal enjoyed with your favorite sides.
Get the Recipe: Easy Grilled Mojo Chicken

Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Basil Garlic Butter

Perfectly grilled ribeye steak with grill marks and seasoned crust.
Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Basil Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Treat yourself to the juicy and flavorful delight of grilled ribeye steak, featuring tender and succulent cuts of ribeye seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, grilled to perfection for a mouthwatering dining experience that's perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe promises a steak with a beautifully seared exterior and a perfectly cooked interior, offering a deliciously satisfying meal that will impress your guests and leave them craving for more.
Get the Recipe: Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Basil Garlic Butter

Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Grilled chicken breast with a smoky glaze served alongside vegetables.
Spicy Grilled Shrimp. Photo credit: Life Currents.

Spicy Grilled Shrimp are a fun meal or appetizer. The char from the flames helps bring out the shrimp’s natural sweetness, and this recipe is fast and easy to prepare. You’ll be the king of the grill when you make these shrimp.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Chimichurri Chicken

Grilled chicken topped with vibrant green chimichurri sauce.
Grilled Chimichurri Chicken. Photo credit: Stetted.

Chimichurri chicken is perfect for the grill or stovetop. The zesty chimichurri sauce doubles as a marinade for perfectly juicy chicken!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Chimichurri Chicken

Grilled Steak with Herbed Scallion Topping

Herb-grilled New York steak topped with bacon and scallions.
Grilled Steak with Herbed Scallion Topping. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

New York steak topped with fresh herbs is hard to beat! This grilled steak with herb scallion topping will be a favorite summer recipe!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Steak with Herbed Scallion Topping

Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Smoked and grilled fish tacos with garlic cilantro lime coleslaw.
Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Coleslaw. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Check out these smoker grilled fish tacos with garlic cilantro lime coleslaw. This is the BEST slaw for fish tacos to try, too.
Get the Recipe: Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

Smoked Prime Rib on a Pellet Grill

Pellet grill smoked prime rib with a crusty exterior and juicy center.
Smoked Prime Rib on a Pellet Grill. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Want to smoke a prime rib on your pellet grill? Our step-by-step recipe makes it easy to achieve the perfect smoked prime rib, complete with a savory crust and rosy center.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Prime Rib on a Pellet Grill

Grilled Coffee Crusted Flank Steak Salad

Flank steak salad with sliced grilled steak, greens, and fresh toppings.
Grilled Coffee Crusted Flank Steak Salad. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

The secret to steakhouse-worthy flank steak? A coffee rub that creates an incredible crust while keeping the inside perfectly juicy. This salad became an instant favorite at our testing kitchen, converting even the staunchest meat-and-potatoes folks.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Coffee Crusted Flank Steak Salad

Grilled Venison Backstrap

Grilled venison backstrap sliced and served with herbs and sauce.
Grilled Venison Backstrap. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

An easy venison backstrap recipe marinated overnight and grilled to perfection the next day resulting in a tender, juicy and incredibly flavorful deer backstrap.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Venison Backstrap

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