15 Easy Grilled Dinner Ideas For Busy Weeknights

These grilled dinner ideas will give you the perfect excuse to up the grill or to host a backyard BBQ. Everything tastes better on the grill and these grilled dinners will prove that!

While grilling is mostly enjoyed in the summer while the weather is warm, many of us enjoy flavorful grilled dishes all year long. There’s just something about that grilled flavor that we can’t get enough of.

These easy grilled dinner ideas are flavorful and filling. Enjoy them with the family outside this summer or any time of the year. They’re also great for parties and BBQs!

1. Easy Grilled Venison Backstrap

A few simple ingredients are all you need to make this grilled venison backstrap. It’s delicious the way it is but for more flavor you can add a sprinkle of sea salt on it.

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2. Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

This healthy Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is simple to prepare and packed with flavor! Low carb, Keto friendly, and perfect for summer!!

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3. Grilled Shrimp Salad

You’ll love this grilled shrimp salad with Southwestern flavors. It’s topped with a honey lime dressing and it is a delicious and easy main meal salad.

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4. Grilled Cuban Flank Steak

Made with flank steak that has been marinated to perfection in a blend of Cuban flavors and grilled, you’ll love this easy grilled recipe. 

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5. Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers

These veggie skewers are made with zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers that are grilled to perfection and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar then brushed with a fresh garlic herb sauce.

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6. Grilled Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

Super easy to put together, these grilled chicken and pineapple kabobs are delicious and perfect for enjoying on the grill.

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7. Grilled Steak Salad

Featuring juicy grilled sirloin, peppery arugula, crunchy romaine & cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, creamy avocado, piquant red onion, and tangy blue cheese crumbles all tossed in a homemade basil vinaigrette.

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8. Chimichurri Steak Tacos

These Tacos de Bistec Recipe combines the taste of Mexico with an Argentinian twist. Simple and quick, these easy chimichurri steak tacos are done in just under 30 minutes!

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9. Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

A delicious, low-carb meal that packs big flavor. With fresh tomatoes, garlic, balsamic, and Italian Seasoning, this will be your new go-to dinner any night of the week.

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10. Chinese Chicken on a Stick

These Chinese chicken skewers are made with a Teriyaki-esque glaze and are sweet, savory, sticky, and lightly charred.

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11. Grilled Italian Chicken Breasts

These grilled Italian chicken breasts have a marinade recipe that’s flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for warm weather months. Cook them on the grill and you have the perfect chicken.

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12. Salmon Burgers

Juicy, full of flavor, and incredibly simple to make in 15 minutes with just 6 ingredients! These salmon burgers are perfect for enjoying outside on the grill.

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13. Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks

Made with a quick and delicious marinade, these grilled portobello mushrooms are healthy, naturally vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 20 minutes.

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14. Grilled Beef Kabobs

Fire up the grill and enjoy these marinated beef kabobs. So good, everyone will ask for more!

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15. Huli Huli Chicken

Huli Huli Chicken is a mouthwatering chicken dish soaked in a heavenly marinade that gives it delicious flavor and a beautiful golden brown color.

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