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    Home » Recipes » Dinners

    75+ Grilled Main Meals

    [published_or_updated] · by Angela Paris · 6 Comments[affiliate_disclosure]

    Grilled Main Meals: We rounded up 75 of some of the best main dishes for grilling to help make those summer backyard BBQ's the best yet!

    Square collage image with text overlay: 75+ Grilled Main Meals.
    Jump to:
    • Delicious Grilled Beef Recipes
    • Perfect Grilled Pork Recipes
    • Burgers, Brats, and Dogs
    • Amazing Grilled Chicken Recipes
    • Sensational Seafood
    • Grilled Sides You'll Love
    • 💬 Comments

    When it comes to grilling, I have just a few recipes... {wink!} Okay, so I have a lot of grilling recipes. Everyone loves grilling, right?

    And it's not just grilled main dishes, I have everything from this mouthwatering Cowboy Steak Rub Recipe to Grilled Pineapple Delight Recipe and a whole lot in between.

    You're going to want to pin a bunch of these recipes so you don't lose them, like this unbelievably delicious Homemade Pineapple Bourbon BBQ Sauce.

    Petite Sirloin Steak with Cowboy Rub
    Tender and flavorful petite sirloin steak is totally amazing with our Cowboy Rub!
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    Grilled Petite Sirloin Steak on a cutting board. Int he background, a blue towel and a small green ramekin with Cowboy Steak Rub with a wooden spoon.

    Delicious Grilled Beef Recipes

    Be sure to check out our Easy Steak Marinade, Magic Dust Rub, and (almost) famous Cowboy Butter which are all amazing with grilled beef. Here are some mire grilled main meals you'll love:

    • Grilled Top Sirloin Steak | Juggling Act Mama
    • Teriyaki Beef Kabobs with Peppers and Onions | Juggling Act Mama
    • Grilled Ribeye Steak | Juggling Act Mama
    • Petite Sirloin Steakl | Juggling Act Mama
    • Grilled Sirloin Tips | Juggling Act Mama
    • Whiskey Balsamic Steak | From Valerie's Kitchen
    • Grilled Cube Steak Rollups | Amanda's Cookin'
    • Balsamic Steak Skewers | Julie's Eats & Treats
    • Grilled London Broil | This American Bite
    Grilled Sirloin Steak Tips
    Grilled Sirloin Steak Tips is a flavorful Summer dinner option that even your kids will love.
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    Be sure to check out our collection of compound butters which will make any steak, pork chop, or chicken breast taste like an extra special treat.

    • cowboy butter sauce
    • garlic chive butter
    • steak butter
    • garlic basil butter
    • cowboy butter
    • Top down view of Caesar Butter Sauce on a spoon over a jar.
    • close up for Ruth's Chris Steak Butter on a plate
    • Cranberry butter in a jar.
    • Top down view of Garlic Chive Butter in a bowl with a knife.
    See more Compound Butters →

    Perfect Grilled Pork Recipes

    You'll love pairing one of these tasty grilled pork dishes with our Cherry BBQ Sauce Recipe or Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Kabobs.

    • Grilled Pork Tenderloin | Juggling Act Mama
    • Pineapple Bourbon Grilled Boneless Pork Chops | Juggling Act Mama
    • BBQ Pork Chops with Strawberry Peach Salsa | Juggling Act Mama
    • Marinated Grilled Pork Chops | Love to be in the Kitchen
    • Za'atar Crusted Grilled Pork Chops | The Lemon Bowl
    • Sweet & Spicy Baby Back Ribs | Juggling Act Mama
    • Thai Flavored Pork Belly Skewers | Karen's Kitchen Stories
    • Asian Pork Kabobs | Juggling Act Mama

    Grilled Hawaiian Pork Chops

    from The Life Jolie

    Grilled BBQ Pork Chops with Strawberry Peach Salsa
    Just wait until the smell of these amazing grilled BBQ pork chops hits you! Slathered with homemade BBQ sauce and topped with homemade strawberry peach salsa for an unforgetable summer dish!
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    Close up of Strawberry Peach Salsa with Pork.

    Burgers, Brats, and Dogs

    What cookout would be complete without some burgers or brats, and of course hot dogs? You can find more of our Best Grill Recipes here.

    • Cheese Stuffed Burgers | Juggling Act Mama
    • Grilled Brats with Beer Cheese | Juggling Act Mama
    • Bobby Flay's Crunch Burger | Miss Information
    • Garlic Butter Burgers | Diary of a Recipe Collector
    • All-American Club Sliders | Mom's Test Kitchen
    • Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Burger | Gimme Some Grilling
    • Tex-Mex Taco Burgers with Creamy Salsa Dressing | Two Healthy Kitchens
    • Chicken Fajita Salad | Healthy Seasonal Recipes
    • Grilled Za'atar Burger with Horseradish Aioli | What Jew Wanna Eat
    • Grilled Chicken BLT Burgers | Courtney's Sweets
    Cowboy Burger
    These zesty burgers are seasoned with spicy shredded cheese and our signature Cowboy Steak Rub, then slathered with tangy BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection, topped with more cheese and piled high with bacon and onion rings.
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    Incredible Cowboy Burger piled high with bacon and crispy onion rings on a sesame seed bun on a slate and wood cutting board. Slices of tomatoes and onion rings can be seen to the left.
    Grilled Brats with Beer Cheese Sauce
    Beer cheese sauce is a classic pub staple. When you add it to your grilled brats with peppers and onions, you take dinner to a whole new level!
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    Grilled Brats with Beer Cheese Sauce, onions, and peppers.
    Cheese Stuffed Burgers
    BBQ Bacon-Jack Stuffed Burgers will wow your guests this summer with delicious flavors! Gooey cheese, tangy BBQ and crispy bacon make the best burger ever.
    Get the Recipe >>>
    Close up of a BBQ Bacon Jack Stuffed Burger.

    Amazing Grilled Chicken Recipes

    Whip up a yummy Grilled Pineapple Salad to go with one of these tasty chicken recipes.

    • Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast | Juggling Act Mama
    • Spicy Grilled Chicken | Juggling Act Mama
    • Chipotle Marinated Grilled Chicken | Juggling Act Mama
    • Apricot Barbecue Chicken | The Healthy Maven
    • Nectarine Fruit Salsa with Grilled Chicken | Food Faith Fitness
    • Hot Honey Mustard Wings | Sugar Dish Me
    • Spicy Maple Chicken Wings | Love Bakes Good Cakes
    • Lemony Marinated Chicken Skewers | Tori Avey
    • Peruvian Grilled Chicken | Andrea Meyers
    Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
    Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with tender chicken marinated in a homemade sauce, skewered with your favorite vegetables and grilled to perfection!
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    A white platter with Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with bowl
    Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken
    This Grilled Chipotle Marinated Chicken has so much flavor and just the right amount of heat.
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    Close up of Chipotle Marinated Chicken garnished with parsley.
    Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
    This Lemon Pepper Chicken has a tangy lemon flavor that pairs beautifully with pepper and garlic to deliver just the right amount of punch.  Pair this recipe with a simple side salad for the perfect summer meal!
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    Photo of Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken on a white plate garnished with rosemary and grilled lemons.
    Spicy Grilled Chicken
    Wow your taste buds with this Spicy Grilled Chicken made with spicy powdered salt and BBQ sauce.
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    Spicy Grilled Chicken on a cutting board next to hot peppers.

    Sensational Seafood

    In s list of grilled main meals, we can't forget seafood!

    • Grilled Halibut | Stay at Home Chef
    • Grilled Salmon with Warm Blueberry Vinaigrette | Around My Family Table
    • Grilled Salmon with Maple-Sriracha-Lime Glaze | Kalyn's Kitchen
    • Grilled Fish en Papillote | The Tomato Tart

    Grilled Lobster Tail

    from Wholesome Yum

    Grilled Sides You'll Love

    I know this is a list of grilled main meals, however, you've got to have some great side dishes, too, right??

    • Cowboy Corn Casserole
    • Ginger Soy Grilled Corn
    • Cowboy Baked Beans
    • Grilled Bacon
    • Grilled Asparagus in Foil
    • Cowboy Caviar Recipe
    • Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables
    Grilled Corn on the Cob
    This is the best grilled corn on the cob recipe! There are many different methods for cooking corn on the grill, but this is by far the easiest - and most delicious!
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    Grilled Potatoes
    These are the Best Grilled Potatoes you'll ever eat. They are easy to make and the best grilled summer side dish.
    Get the Recipe >>>
    • Close up of Asian Purple Cabbage Slaw with serving utensils.
    • Apple Feta Salad with walnuts in a bowl with a fork.
    • Close up of Taco Salad with Doritos in a wooden bowl.
    See more Salads →
    Collage image with text overlay: 75+ Grilled Main Meals.
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    Comments

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

      July 28, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      We grill year-round here in Phoenix! Love this round-up! 🙂 Pinning and scheduling to share on Facebook! Thanks so much for including me, Jaime and Ang!

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        July 28, 2014 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks for your sweet note! You're so lucky you can grill year round!!

        Reply
    2. Sheena says

      May 04, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      I am always looking for some new meal ideas and these are even better because my husband mans the grill and when we grill the house does not get heated up!!

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        May 05, 2015 at 11:29 am

        Sheena, I love when I can get Mr. Juggling Act to cook - grilling is a great way to shake up the routine! My favorite part is that the kids go out in the back yard and play while he cooks, so I have a few minutes of peace and quiet! 🙂

        Reply
        • Sheena says

          May 05, 2015 at 4:56 pm

          Oh now I wish my children would follow my hubby outside when he is cooking. They seem to still think they need to be under me..lol

          Reply
    3. Ang Paris says

      May 09, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by, and for pinning!

      Reply

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