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    Backyard BBQs Just Got Better with These 17 Easy Grilled Dishes

    Published: May 22, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy grilled dishes are the real MVPs of any backyard BBQ — no stress, all flavor. Whether it’s juicy skewers, charred veggies, or something a little unexpected, these are the go-tos that keep everyone coming back for seconds. Grilling doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. Grab some tongs and let’s fire things up!

    Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

    A white platter full of grilled chicken drumsticks and thighs.
    Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Chicken Drumsticks on Grill are cooked over indirect heat for the most tender and juicy drumsticks or thighs.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

    Taco Chicken, Chicken Marinated In Taco Seasoning

    Grilled chicken breast slices topped with a creamy white sauce, served on a decorative plate with a fresh lime wedge on the side—perfect for those seeking healthy grilled dinners.
    Taco Chicken, Chicken Marinated In Taco Seasoning. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    With just a packet of taco seasoning and lime juice, you can make tender and flavorful Taco Chicken. It’s an easy week night dinner you can cook on the grill for a healthy dinner. Also great if you want to make into chicken tacos.
    Get the Recipe: Taco Chicken, Chicken Marinated In Taco Seasoning

    Spiral Hot Dogs

    Three spiral hot dogs on a white platter.
    Spiral Hot Dogs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Nothing says summer like grilled hot dogs. Improve an American classic with spiral hot dogs for a crispy surface that’s delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Spiral Hot Dogs

    Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade)

    A platter with a fork and grilled chicken.
    Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Tequila Lime Chicken – so EASY with a marinade of Tequila, agave, orange and lime juice, a family favorite and perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade)

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa

    A platter of pork tenderloin with pineapple salsa.
    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A juicy pineapple pork tenderloin that is first marinated and then cooked on the grill for an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Pineapple Salsa

    Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches

    Pork removed from a skewer on a platter.
    Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Tender pieces of pork are paired with juicy chunks of peaches for a fresh summertime take on classic Pork Kabobs.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches

    Easy Grilled Ranch Chicken Recipe

    Three skewers of ranch chicken
    Easy Grilled Ranch Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fire up the grill and make some easy chicken kabobs the whole family will love. This super easy grilled ranch chicken recipe is a game changer.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Grilled Ranch Chicken Recipe

    Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak

    Marinated skirt steak grilled and sliced on a cutting board.
    Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Infused with tequila, soy sauce, and brown sugar, this skirt steak recipe yields juicy and flavorful meat every time.
    Get the Recipe: Super Tender Grilled Skirt Steak

    Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay

    Two shrimp boil packs with toasted bread.
    Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Shrimp boil foil packets are an easy way to get the great flavor of a shrimp boil without standing over the stove. A terrific summertime meal, ready in 30 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay

    The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops

    A grilled pork chop next to a sweet potato on a plate.
    The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Perfect, juicy grilled pork chops in less than 20 minutes! You never need to have dry pork chops again! (Easy recipe!)
    Get the Recipe: The Juiciest Bone In Grilled Pork Chops

    Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin

    A pork tenderloin sliced and covered in bbq sauce.
    Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This simple Grilled BBQ Pork Tenderloin recipe is super simple to make without sacrificing flavor or spending hours over a hot grill!
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Bbq Pork Tenderloin

    Grilled Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce

    A sliced pork tenderloin on a platter with cherry sauce around it.
    Grilled Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try grilled pork tenderloin for dinner with cherry sauce for an easy weeknight meal and one that will also impress when entertaining.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce

    Antipasto Grilled Shrimp Salad

    Antipasto Grilled Shrimp Salad. Photo Credit: Lauren’s Latest

    This Antipasto Grilled Shrimp Salad is a delicious and healthy way to get in those greens! If you love all the tastes from an antipasto platter, you’ll love this salad!
    Get the Recipe: Antipasto Grilled Shrimp Salad

    Grilled Corn In Husk

    Two grilled corn on the cob, classic easy grilled foods, sprinkled with chopped cilantro and pepper. The corn boasts visible grill marks and a slightly charred appearance, resting on a dark surface.
    Grilled Corn In Husk. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Nothing says summer like grilling and corn on the cob, so this Grilled Corn In Husk recipe is the essence of summer flavors.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn In Husk

    Turkey On The Grill

    Turkey On The Grill. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    With lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, and vegetables, this turkey on the grill is tender, flavorful, and an entire Thanksgiving meal in one pan.
    Get the Recipe: Turkey On The Grill

    Crispy Skin Grilled Sea Bass

    Crispy Skin Grilled Sea Bass. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Crispy Skin Grilled Sea Bass is thick, moist and delicious! A really hot fire will guarantee a crisp skin with grill marks.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Skin Grilled Sea Bass

    Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

    Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

    Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad is just as tasty as a classic Caesar Salad but with a smokey flavor that cannot be beaten! Super yummy and relatively healthy as long as you don’t go crazy on the dressing.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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