75 Weeknight-Friendly Dinners You Can Make On The Grill
Say peace out to your stovetop and oven for the next three months.
In order to achieve our summer bucket list goal of eating as many meals off the grill as we possibly can — along with biting into a perfectly ripe peach and watching fireworks with friends — we can’t relegate grilling to just the weekends With all the kebabs, foil packs, and BBQ classics on the menu (not to mention all the grilled fruits for dessert), there are just TOO many delicious foods to throw on there all week long. Try one of our 75 weeknight dinners on the grill and see for yourself.
Weeknight meals can be hectic affairs. Our absolute best tip for making your weeknight grilling experience go as smoothly as possible? Take a few minutes to prep everything ahead of time, so you don’t risk having to run back and forth between your outdoor grill and your kitchen at any point (if you really want to avoid this, or don’t have an outdoor space, check out our best indoor grills). Most weeknights, we’re looking for a super-easy meal, like our grilled “baked” potatoes, our grilled pizza, or our grilled portobello tacos. Every so often though, you’re going to want something a little nicer to celebrate on, say, a Wednesday, and we’ve got options for that too, like our grilled shrimp piccata skewers, our grilled Caprese steak, or our grilled pork tenderloin with herb sauce. Or go for a combo of fancy and easy, thanks largely in part to foil packs. You can wrap nearly anything in some tin foil and put it on the grill, like our surf 'n' turf foil packs or corn & tomato gnocchi foil packs, for a self-contained meal that everyone will love.
While some of these recipes could constitute a full meal, we think you’re going to want to add some fun summer sides too. You wouldn’t want to let summer end without eating as much corn on the cob as possible, right? Check out our top 100 grilling recipes, summer salads, and summer BBQ side dishes for ideas.
Grilled Stuffed Peppers
This untraditional method for cooking stuffed peppers will become a new tradition in your house once you fire up the grill and get a batch going. Why grill your stuffed peppers? Because it’s summer and we want to be outside!
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Grilled Shrimp Piccata Skewers
Chicken piccata is an Italian American staple we love so much, we had to transform it into a summertime staple. These grilled shrimp piccata skewers are the perfect combination of juicy, charred shrimp, bright lemon zest, briny capers, and white wine butter sauce that will make your friends beg you for the recipe.
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Spinach & Artichoke-Stuffed Burgers
Don't tell the other party dips, but spinach-artichoke dip has our heart. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor and texture. We've created countless dinners based on the classic party app, from chicken spinach-artichoke soup to creamy spinach-artichoke gnocchi. Next up on the list? These spinach and artichoke-stuffed burgers.
Picanha Steak
If you’ve ever wondered how to re-create a Brazilian-style steakhouse dinner at home, this is the recipe for you. Picanha steak is a classic meat that may be served at one of these establishments. It's sold under names like sirloin cap, has simple seasoning, and is grilled on skewers.
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Grilled Beer Brats
Tailgating and backyard BBQs are life and these beer brats are the easiest way to chow down come game time. They take almost zero cooking skills (you do have to know how to turn the grill on) to get perfectly charred brats topped with flavor-packed caramelized onions and peppers.
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Harissa Grilled Chicken
In the world of powerhouse pantry staples, harissa is a flavor bomb. We’re no strangers to its magic here at Delish—we've already stirred it into clams and aioli, and used it to spice up turkey breast and meatballs—and now we’re tapping it again for this easy, throw-together marinade for grilled chicken.
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Thai Sweet Chili Turkey Burgers
A classic beef cheeseburger will always have its place in our hearts, but sometimes you gotta branch out of your standard burger operation and switch up the flavor palate. This Thai-inspired sweet chili turkey burger is just the break from boring you’ve been waiting for.
Grilled Chicken Salad
We stuffed this salad to the gills with some of our go-to toppings, though this is nothing but versatile. Cucumbers, tomato, feta, olives, and avocado combine to create a Mediterranean-inspired salad that may just be your new easy don't-want-to-think-about-what's-for-dinner summer meal.
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Grilled Zucchini Carbonara
Grilling aficionados and vegetarian recipe seekers, this one's for you. Traditional carbonara features pancetta, but we swapped in grilled zucchini to keep it meatless (and extra summery!).
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Grilled Baked Potatoes
Sure, a baked potato in the oven is great, but have you tried them on the grill? Use this method for your backyard grill or even when you're out camping. The potatoes cook up just as fluffy as they do in the oven, but have the bonus of smoky flavor.
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Grilled Romaine Caesar Wedge
Grilling romaine for this wedge salad gives them just a slight char that goes perfectly with Caesar dressing. Serve whole as is, or chop your romaine hearts and toss them for easier eating.
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Grilled Fish Sandwich With Slaw & Tzatziki
This fish sandwich not only has everything going on, but it comes together in a flash. Cod is called for in this recipe, but any firm white fish that can stand up to a grill will be suitable. The marinade is made with ginger, garlic, paprika, and turmeric, the latter lending the fish a beautiful golden hue when cooked.
Hawaiian Chicken Skewers
Whether we’re looking for a creative BBQ main, an easy weeknight dinner or party side, grilled skewers are one of our go-to’s all season long. While we have plenty of favorite protein + veggie combinations, these Hawaiian chicken skewers just might be one of our favorites.
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Carne Asada Tacos
Carne asada is a simple, classic Mexican preparation for skirt or flank steak. The meat is marinated for at least 4 hours, then grilled over medium-high heat to get a charred, flavor-packed crust. The result is delicious all on its own, but in a taco? Life-changing.
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Grilled Steak Salad
This salad is simple enough for a weeknight but worthy of planning a get-together around, thanks to ribeye steak. You’ll grill it (and red onions), then combine it with cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, basil, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic dressing, turning it into the kind of impressive-but-secretly-easy dish you’ll be making all the time.
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Grilled Pizza
Here's our #1 tip for success: Prep everything you are going to need before you start grilling. The grilling part goes FAST. We're talking 4 minutes tops, so don't wait to slice your tomatoes until the pizza is on the grill. Have everything ready and near you so that as soon as you flip the pizza crust, you can start topping.
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Grilled Teriyaki Cauliflower Steaks
Looking for a vegetarian centerpiece for your summer grill-out? Make these teriyaki cauliflower steaks. Slathered in a brown sugar and soy glaze and showered with scallions and toasted sesame seeds, these saucy cauliflower steaks might just upstage the ribs.
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Steak Kebab Bowls
Nothing screams summer quite like rainbow veggie kebabs dotted with succulent cubes of marinated steak, charred to perfection over the grill. We complete this dish by resting the kebabs over a bed of crunchy spinach and cucumber salad tossed in a garlicky tahini dressing, plus a pile of herby orzo, which is toasted until golden before being gently simmered in savory chicken stock.
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California Grilled Chicken
♫ California looove ...♫ Balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, honey, oil, and Italian seasoning come together here for a lovely marinade that goes perfectly with in-season tomatoes and creamy avocado.
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Grilled Portobello Tacos
Mushroom lovers alert: Summer taco nights just got upgraded. Featuring portobello mushrooms marinated in taco spices and grilled to perfection, these vegetarian tacos will delight meat-lovers and vegans alike.
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