The Best Grilling Recipes for Summer (That Go Way Beyond Burgers & Dogs)

By Jenn Segal

From Middle Eastern kofta to Mexican street corn, these recipes prove the grill can do so much more than burgers and hot dogs.

Middle Eastern Kofta

Made with fragrant spices, roasted nuts, herbs and aromatics, this lamb kofta will take your taste buds on an adventure.
Chicken Fajitas

These smoky chicken fajitas will rival those from your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant.
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa

These festive and flavorful shrimp tacos are easy enough to make on a busy weeknight, and they’re good for you, too.
Grilled Moroccan Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

These charred meatballs are laced with warm spices and served with a cooling yogurt sauce.
Cedar Plank Salmon with Lemon, Garlic & Herbs

Grilled cedar planked salmon has a delightfully smoky flavor and never sticks to the grill!
Jamaican Jerk Chicken

This jerk chicken is a breeze to make and is a crowd pleaser for all ages.
Beef Bulgogi Burgers

Inspired by Korean beef bulgogi, these bulgogi burgers are easy to make, packed with flavor, and family-friendly to boot.
Carne Asada

Ever wonder why your skirt steak isn’t as tender as the one from your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant? Find out why and get the recipe for the best carne asada ever!
Honey, Lime & Sriracha Chicken Skewers

These chicken skewers marinated in honey, lime juice and Sriracha taste every bit as good as they look.
Burrito Bowls

Good and good for you! You’ll love these protein-packed chicken and quinoa burrito bowls with a spicy green sauce.
Thai Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

From food writer Alice Currah, these grilled Thai curry chicken skewers are a crowd pleaser for all ages.
Grilled Pesto Shrimp

Whether you serve this grilled shrimp for dinner or as an appetizer, it disappears in a flash. Make extra!
Grilled Moroccan Chicken

The spices in this grilled chicken recipe are reminiscent of ras el hanout, a North African spice blend that usually contains over a dozen spices.
The Best Grilled Chicken

Say goodbye to dry, bland grilled chicken breasts. This recipe guarantees juicy, flavorful chicken every time.
Grilled Flank Steak with Garlic & Rosemary

Easy and full of flavor, this grilled flank steak is one of my favorite summer grilling recipes.
Grilled BBQ Chicken

This easy BBQ chicken is absolutely loaded with smoky barbecue flavor.
Grilled Salmon with Creamy Cucumber-Dill Salad

You’ll make these flavorful chicken kabobs all summer long.
Middle Eastern-Style Grilled Chicken Kabobs

You’ll make these flavorful chicken kabobs all summer long.
Souvlaki

Bring a taste of Greece to your own backyard with souvlaki: succulent skewers of lemony chicken, grilled to perfection.
Blackened Chicken (Skillet, Grill, or Grill Pan)

Spice up your dinner routine with this quick and easy blackened chicken—perfectly seasoned, juicy, and ready in no time, whether you cook it in a skillet, on the grill, or in a grill pan!
Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken

Also known as “margarita chicken,” this tequila lime chicken is loaded with bright Southwestern flavor.
Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Slathered with a creamy, tangy sauce and dusted with chili powder and cotija cheese, this Mexican street corn takes your corn on the cob up a notch.
Chicken Teriyaki

A little char, a lot of flavor—this easy chicken teriyaki recipe is always a crowd-pleaser.
Chicken Satay

Whether you're serving it as a main course or an appetizer, this chicken satay delivers big flavor with minimal effort.