Sizzling Summer Grilling Recipes to Make Your Backyard the Place to Be

Summer is here, and that means it’s time to fire up the grill! Whether you’re a seasoned grill master or a newbie, these three delicious and easy recipes will make your backyard the ultimate summer hangout spot.

So grab your apron and get ready to impress your friends and family with these mouthwatering dishes.

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Skewers

These colorful skewers are bursting with flavor and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet pineapple, tangy red onion, and spicy jalapeno will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, onion, pineapple, and jalapeno.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and vegetables, and toss to coat.
4. Thread the chicken and vegetables onto skewers, alternating between the ingredients.
5. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
6. Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
7. Serve immediately.

Juicy Grilled Burgers with Avocado Salsa

These juicy burgers are topped with a refreshing avocado salsa that’s packed with flavor. The combination of creamy avocado, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro is simply irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup diced tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
3. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
4. Grill the burgers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the avocado, red onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
6. Top the burgers with the avocado salsa and serve on hamburger buns.

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili Lime Butter

This grilled corn on the cob is slathered with a chili lime butter that’s both spicy and tangy. It’s a simple side dish that’s perfect for any summer cookout.

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of corn, shucked
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the butter, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
3. Grill the corn for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, or until cooked through.
4. Brush the corn with the chili lime butter and serve immediately.