Dinner can be fun and delicious with these easy grilling ideas! Try some steak, chicken, fish, tacos, burgers, and more!
Spring and summer are here and that means plenty of opportunities to bring out the grill! The cold harsh weather and damp snow are no more. Warm sunny days are upon us, which leads to the perfect grilling environment.
Call up your friends and family or grill some good eats just for yourself. Either way, you’re going to love trying out a few easy grilling ideas. Cooking on the grill can be fun, but it’s also a lot of work.
You’ll need to know how to properly prepare the grill, cook on the grill, and clean it after each use. That’s a lot of work! To keep things as simple as possible, we want to share a few easy grilling recipes that’ll make the cooking part a breeze!
Bring out the grill and tie your apron. It’s time to discover some great grilled dinner ideas!
Pineapple-Chicken Skewers
Pineapple-chicken skewers are a savory yet sweet meal that goes well with rice or a vegetable of your choice.
Ingredients:
Grab these ingredients.
- 1 pineapple
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 cup of ketchup
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard
You should also grab 16 wooden skewers to place the pineapple and chicken on. Soak them for 30 minutes in water.
Directions:
Let’s get started.
- Place a saucepan on medium heat and add the lemon juice, garlic, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, and mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until thick. Allow it to then cool.
- Heat your grill and cut chicken thighs into 2 pieces each. Peel and cut the pineapple into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Place chicken and pineapple pieces on the skewers.
- Brush with olive oil and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Remove garlic from the sauce. Set aside 1/2 of the sauce in a separate bowl.
- Brush skewers with sauce. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, basting them with the sauce frequently.
When done, remove from the grill and use leftover sauce for dipping!
Classic Burger
There’s nothing like a good classic hamburger. You can cook a hamburger in a few different ways, but cooking on Kamado grills is a favorite choice.
Ingredients
Grab these ingredients.
- 1 lb ground sirloin
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 3 slices of cheese (your choice of type)
You’ll then want to grab all of the toppings as well such as ketchup, mustard, hamburger buns, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and more.
Directions
Let’s get started.
- Create 3 patties of the same size. Seasons all sides with salt and pepper. Flatten the patties, as they’ll expand while cooking.
- Place grill on high heat. Grill until crispy and no longer pink. Cook for about 6 minutes on each side for a medium burger.
- Place cheese on top about 2 minutes before done cooking. Remove from the grill and place them on the buns. Add all your favorite toppings.
A good amount of salt and pepper is all your burger needs for seasoning. The key is to remember to flatten them before cooking. Smashing the burgers while cooking will release all of the juices from inside the burger.
Fish Tacos
There’s something refreshing about fish tacos. The thought of chowing down on a fish taco during a hot summer day is enough to make your mouth water.
Ingredients
Grab these ingredients.
- 1 1/2 lb of cod
- 8 corn tortillas
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Lime wedges
- 1 diced avocado
- Sour cream
Corn Slaw
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 cups of shredded purple cabbage
- 1 minced jalapeño
- 1 cup of corn kernels
The corn slaw is optional but completes the taco in our opinion!
Directions
Let’s get started.
- In a bowl, whisk the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cayenne, and paprika. Place cod in a bowl and toss until coated. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Make slaw in a bowl by whisking together the lime juice, mayonnaise, cilantro, and the honey. When done, stir in the corn, cabbage, and the jalapeño. Sprinkle in salt and pepper
- Over medium-high heat, place the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet and heat. Season the cod with salt and pepper and place the cod in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side or until done.
- When done cooking, allow the cod to rest for about 5 minutes. Flake the cod with a fork to serve on the tacos.
- Grill the tortillas and place cod inside. Add the corn slaw on top. Place sliced avocado on top of the corn slaw.
To top it all off, you can then take a lime wedge and squeeze lime juice over the top of the tacos. Garnish them with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
Which One of These Easy Grilling Ideas Will You Try First?
We know you’re going to want to try all of these easy grilling ideas, but which one will you try first? That might be a hard decision to make as they all sound so delicious! Of course, you can always grill two or more recipes on the same day for a multi-course meal!
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