Easy Grilled Dishes You’ll Want All Summer Long

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and enjoy simple meals outside. Whether you’re planning a backyard get-together or a quick weekday dinner, these grilled dishes are quick to prepare and full of flavor.

From juicy meats to smoky vegetables, grilling brings out bold, natural tastes that work well with minimal ingredients. You don’t need much more than a few pantry staples and a hot grill to make something great.

These recipes are all about ease—less time cooking, more time relaxing. Great for casual cookouts or weeknight meals, they’ll help you make the most of summer without overcomplicating things.

Blackened Salmon

This salmon gets its bold flavor from a spice rub that chars just enough on the grill to create a crispy, smoky crust. The inside stays flaky and tender, making it a solid pick for quick weeknight grilling. Great with a simple side of greens or roasted veggies.
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Sweet & Spicy Grilled Harissa-Honey Chicken Skewers

These skewers strike a solid balance between heat and sweetness, thanks to harissa paste and honey. Grilling locks in the marinade while giving the edges a little caramelized crisp. Perfect for pairing with flatbread or over rice.
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Grilled Steaks with Cowboy Butter

A classic grilled steak, but with an extra punch from herbed butter that’s packed with garlic, parsley, and a bit of heat. The butter melts into every cut, bringing out the steak’s smoky richness. Great for a laid-back weekend dinner.
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Grilled Maple Mustard Chicken

This recipe mixes sweet and tangy in the right way, with maple syrup and mustard creating a glossy coating that grills beautifully. The caramelization adds depth without being too rich. It’s simple but hits the mark.

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Grilled French Onion Pork Burgers

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Grilled Chile Lime Chicken

This Chile Lime Grilled Chicken is an easy and delicious dish pairing the flavors of lime, chile, and sea salt with juicy, flavorful grilled chicken! It’s a perfect summer dinner.
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Ninja Woodfire Grilled Pork Tomahawk Chops

With a terrific rub and a kiss of smoke, these tomahawk pork chops are as impressive as they are delicious! A quick and easy fix in your Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill, these meaty chops are big on flavor and low in carbs so you can roll up your sleeves and dig in!
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Grilled Hawaiian Chicken

This grilled Hawaiian chicken is stuffed with ham, fresh pineapple and melted smoked cheese with a sticky sweet teriyaki glaze.
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Beef Tips

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Grilled Flank Steak with Chile Butter

Flank steak is quick and easy to grill. This 5-ingredient recipe tops it with a sweet spicy chili butter that is full of flavor. It can be on the table in 20 minutes.
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Citrus Glazed Pork Chops

Tender, tangy, and subtly sweet, these citrus glazed pork chops are a great solution for your weeknight dinner dilemma.
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Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill Grilled Sausage & Peppers

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin

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Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf

Bone in pork chops and succulent shrimp pair with an amped-up hollandaise sauce for a fun spin on summer grilling in this Grilled Pork Chop Surf and Turf.
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Ultimate Grilled Pork Chops

This recipe is simple and delicious. It comes together with just a handful of seasonings
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Grilled BBQ Chicken

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Gochujang Chicken

Gochujang chicken is a delicious Korean recipe featuring the fermented red chile paste that is spicy and full of umami. This spicy Korean chicken recipe is easy to make either on the barbecue grill or in a grill pan on the stovetop.
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Grilled Rockfish Tacos

Grilled rockfish tacos are perfect for summer grilling. Cedar plank grilled rockfish, topped with quick pickled slaw, red pepper mango salsa, and spicy avocado dressing.
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Ninja Woodfire Grill Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

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Beef Bulgogi Bowls

This Beef Bulgogi Bowl recipe makes a delicious one-bowl meal. It’s a super easy weeknight dinner, featuring marinated, thin slices of tender beef cooked on a barbecue, griddle, or skillet and served over a bed of rice.
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Porcupine Meatballs on the Grill

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