Red, White & BBQ: 18 Must-Have Main Dishes for Your July 4th Cookout

By Jenn Segal

From burgers to kebabs to baby back ribs, these recipes are must-haves for your 4th of July cookout and all summer long. Fire up the grill and celebrate Independence Day with a feast everyone will remember!

Steakhouse Burgers

In search of the perfect hamburger? Look no more! These burgers are juicy and flavorful and cook up beautifully on the grill.
The Best Grilled Chicken

These really are the best grilled chicken breasts. You’ll find yourself making these all summer long.
Grilled Shrimp with Pesto

Made with an easy homemade pesto, this grilled shrimp is simple to make and will disappear quickly.
Turkey Burgers

Say farewell to dry turkey burgers! The addition of turkey sausage makes a huge difference in the texture and flavor.
Carne Asada

Better than what you’ll get at your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant, this carne asada is grilled to perfection and pretty darn heavenly.
Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken

This tequila lime chicken is a cinch to make and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Look no further for a Jerk chicken recipe — this one is moist and juicy, and if you close your eyes, you can pretend you’re on a Jamaican getaway!
Honey, Lime & Sriracha Chicken Skewers

Your family’s only complaint will be that you didn’t make enough of these chicken skewers — the flavors from the marinade really shine.
Grilled BBQ Chicken

Simple and juicy, this BBQ chicken is the perfect summer dinner.
Greek-Style Lamb Burgers

If you’re a burger lover and enjoy Greek food, you’ll be thrilled with these lamb burgers with all the fixins’.
Middle Eastern Kofta

Fabulously tasty, this lamb kofta is flavored with a hefty dose of spices and roasted nuts and then grilled perfectly.
Southwestern Cheeseburger Sliders

These drip-down-your-chin sliders are jazzed up with Southwestern spices, jalapeños, and Jack cheese. Huge crowd-pleaser!
Middle Eastern-Style Grilled Chicken Kabobs

You’ll make these flavorful chicken kabobs all summer long.
Baby Back Ribs (Smoker, Oven, or Oven-to-Grill)

Smoky, sweet, savory, and pull-apart tender – these baby back ribs have it all.
Grilled Chicken Wings with Seasoned Buffalo Sauce

I love the flavor and ease of cooking chicken wings on the grill. They are truly no fuss, no muss and finger lickin’ good!
Grilled Beef Tenderloin Filets with Chimichurri Sauce

Bring the bold flavors of Argentina to your table tonight with this easy spice-rubbed beef tenderloin with chimichurri sauce—it’s impressive yet ready in just 30 minutes!
Thai Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Fire up the grill for marinated Thai chicken skewers served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce that’ll keep everyone reaching for more!
Souvlaki

Bring a taste of Greece to your own backyard with souvlaki: succulent skewers of lemony chicken, grilled to perfection.