35 Best Barbecue Recipes For the Grill (2024)

Love cooking outdoors on that barbecue grill? We love entertaining outside in the summer, sitting on the porch, waiting for an easy but delicious dinner that is simmering away on the grill. All those delicious smells and flavors can be yours, too. We spent this past month researching and testing out some of the top BBQ recipes on Pinterest and are proud to present to you our top picks for your grill, 35 of them. The best recipes around for ease of prep, delicious flavors and ingredients, our team and their families approved all of these. Guaranteed to win you compliments, if not friends at your next outdoor picnic or barbecue, these skewers, burger, chicken and vegetable recipes are so good, you may be sorry you had to share. I made the lemon chicken skewers last weekend and was so impressed with the flavors that I made another batch to take to work on Monday. Delectable, we say, you absolutely have to start trying these out yourself. Perfect for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, pool parties and pretty much any outdoor grilling event you get invited to this summer, these grilling ideas will have you lighting up that fire tonight.

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1. Beer and Honey BBQ Chicken Skewers

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Nothing beats the taste of a perfectly glazed and seasoned BBQ. Over the years, I have learned to appreciate the power of beer in cooking, especially in marinades. The beer tenderizes the meat and it gives it tons of great and delicious flavor. This Beer and Honey BBQ Chicken Skewers perfectly summarized my love affair with beer and barbecue. Give it a try and see for yourself.

2. Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers

closetcooking

I absolutely love this Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers and I’m all about the grill in summer time. Fire up the grill and serve up these savory mushroom skewers as an easy appetizer or snack. I can’t wait to fire up the grill and grill up these skewers.

3. Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers With Tzatziki Sauce

reciperunner

I don’t particularly like Greek/Mediterranean flavor since I find the flavors overpowering but when I tried this Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers With Tzatziki Sauce, my whole perception changed. I think that lemon, garlic, oregano, and parsley add amazing flavor to these chicken skewers. And the Tzatziki Sauce was absolutely divine.

4. Thai Barbecue Chicken

therecipecritic

Real flavors from the streets of Thailand in your own home. This is the ultimate recipe for your chicken on the grill. Light and delicious, this recipe will is a summer meal that is going to wow your tastebuds. Serve will grilled veggies and you have got an instant favorite among your friends and family.

5. Steak Kebabs

cookingclassy

What’s a summer grill without beef kebabs? Colorful and juicy, these Steak Kebabs are made using marinated steak pieces to infuse with extra flavor and make them tender. Then they’re threaded onto skewers with fresh veggies and grilled to get that addictive char.

6. Grilled Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken

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7. Asian BBQ Salmon

carlsbadcravings

For a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, you can’t beat a delicious grilled salmon! This grilled salmon recipe is topped with delicious homemade Asian BBQ glaze that will keep you coming back for more. It looks so delicious and I love the touch of pineapple over rice. Another great recipe from Carl’s Bad Cravings.

8. Memphis-Style Barbecue Ribs

thespeckledpalate

Memphis is probably best known for its dry barbecue. Most frequently used on ribs, the dry style is highly flavorful and is less messy to eat. These ribs have got a killer dry rub to give them tons of flavor and are slathered in a homemade barbecue sauce that’s sweet and a little spicy and vinegary without being too much in any direction.

9. Sweet And Spicy Italian BBQ Grilled Chicken

plainchicken

Would you believe there are only 4 ingredients in the marinade – Italian dressing, BBQ sauce, chili powder, and red pepper flakes? This is one of the best grilled chicken recipes I’ve ever eaten. I loved the flavor! It is sweet and a little spicy. For the complete recipe, follow along with the instructions from Plain Chicken.

10. Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Beef Brisket

lecremedelacrumb

This simple recipe for sweet and savory barbecue beef has a spicy rub and sauce made with chili powder, garlic, salt, and black pepper. It’s got a killer Honey BBQ sauce that is so insanely good. The dish looks amazing and will be cooking it over the weekend.