Grilling

Around here, the grill is always ready. These Southern-style grilling recipes are packed with bold flavor and easy enough for any day of the week. From juicy BBQ chicken to cheesy foil pack sides, you’ll find go-to favorites that keep things simple, satisfying, and full of that classic Southern charm.

From my grill to yours, here are a few tried-and-true favorites: Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs, Grilled Sausage With Peppers And Onion, Cheesy Ranch Potato Foil Packs, and Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken Thighs.

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Balsamic chicken thighs 10 plated on white dish, topped with green onions and cracked pepper, overhead view on wooden table

Balsamic Chicken Thighs – Grilled with Honey Marinade

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Grilled sweet potatoes 5 arranged on white plate with paprika seasoning, fresh parsley garnish, and olive oil drizzle on wooden table

Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Smoky, a little spicy, and just the right amount of sweet—these grilled sweet potatoes might be my all-time favorite veggie...

This classic combination of Grilled Sausage, Peppers and Onions is totally easy to make and delicious. Made with mild Italian sausage, sliced red and green bell pepper and yellow onions seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked on the grill.

Father’s Day Done Right: My Best Recipes For Dad

Celebrate Dad with easy, flavor-packed recipes for grilling, sides, salads, and desserts. These are my favorite Father’s Day dishes—simple to...

2 grilled chicken legs drizzled with Alabama White BBQ sauce for a picnic, lunch or a cookout.

Alabama White BBQ Sauce

Alabama White BBQ Sauce is creamy and tangy with just a bit of peppery heat. This classic sauce is terrific...

Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken thighs with charred edges served on white rice with fresh cilantro garnish on a speckled ceramic plate

Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken

Perfectly sweet, smoky, and just the right amount of heat, Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken is about to become your go-to...

Seared pork chops with herb meat marinade 5, rosemary and thyme garnish on white plate, overhead view

Best All-Purpose Meat Marinade

Transform your beef, chicken, or pork with this bold and flavor-packed Best All-Around Meat Marinade! Bursting with fresh herbs and...

Sausage foil packs 7 with red potatoes, sliced sausage, and fresh parsley garnish on wooden board with fresh herbs

Sausage Potato Foil Packs

Sausage and Potato Foil Packs are a delicious dinner shortcut and incredibly easy to make! Flavorful, juicy sausage, potatoes, and...

Hawaiian skewers featured on white plate with grilled chicken and pineapple chunks on metal skewers, charred edges visible

Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers

Made with fresh pineapple and juicy chicken, these Hawaiian-inspired Grilled Pineapple Chicken Skewers are a quick and easy dinner staple...

Homemade burger seasoning sprinkled on hamburger patties ready to cook.

Easy Burger Seasoning

Unlock the secret to mouthwatering burgers with this easy-to-make seasoning. Homemade Burger Seasoning takes just 5 minutes and a handful...

Sliced medium-rare flank steak on a white speckled plate, garnished with fresh parsley and served with mustard

Easy Grilled Flank Steak

Learn how to make Grilled Flank Steak with this easy recipe! Flavored with a simple, flavorful marinade, this tender, juicy...

Grilled Steak Salad with blue cheese, creamy vinaigrette salad dressing and chopped romaine lettuce with blue cheese crumbles served on a black platter.

Grilled Steak Salad Recipe

Grilled Steak Salad is a delicious and healthy meal in just 20 minutes! Perfectly grilled steak that's tender and juicy,...

Glazing chicken pieces on grill grates with Homemade BBQ Sauce (Easy And Delicious) using a red-handled brush, charred and caramelized

Homemade BBQ Sauce (Easy And Delicious)

In just minutes, you can make rich, tangy homemade BBQ Sauce with just the right amount of sweetness and heat!...

Creamy Southern coleslaw with shredded cabbage and carrots in a white bowl, a classic BBQ side dish.

Creamy Coleslaw Recipe (Southern Style, Ready in 10 Minutes)

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Grilled lemon chicken hero served on black rectangular plate with lemon slices and fresh parsley garnish

Grilled Lemon Chicken

This post may contain affiliate links. Tender, juicy grilled chicken gets an extra boost of flavor from lemons. This simple,...

Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs with sauce and lemons.

Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs

There's nothing quite like sweet, sticky homemade BBQ sauce slathered over juicy grilled chicken legs! This quick and easy-to-master recipe...

Pulled pork sandwich drizzled with Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce served with slaw.

Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce Recipe

5 Star Reader Comment This sauce is absolutely amazing, I may have eaten some directly out of the jar. As...

This classic combination of Grilled Sausage, Peppers and Onions is totally easy to make and delicious. Made with mild Italian sausage, sliced red and green bell pepper and yellow onions seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked on the grill.

Grilled Sausage With Peppers And Onions

For an easy weeknight meal or casual entertaining, Grilled Sausage With Peppers and Onions is a quick and simple dish...

Grilled Pork Tenderloin marinated in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried italian seasoning and garlic is tender and juicy. This easy to make recipe is great for a weeknight meal or when you're having guests.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Making juicy, tender pork has never been easier! Grilled Pork Tenderloin turns out perfectly every time, thanks to a simple...

BBQ Sauce made with Dr Pepper soda, brown sugar, honey, ketchup, vinegar, chili powder garlic and tomato paste is so easy to make!

Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce

Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce is sweet, rich, and mouthwateringly delicious! Whether you slather it on chicken or ribs, burgers, wings,...

Hobo Dinner Foil Packs are made with ground beef, sliced potatoes, carrots and onions seasoned with butter and Montreal Steak Seasoning. They can be cooked on the grill, over a camp fire or in the oven.

Hamburger Hobo Dinner Foil Packs

Hamburger Hobo Dinner Foil Packs are just downright delicious! Whether you're cooking this meat and potato dish on the grill,...

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers are juicy and tender. Make with lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Add in a chopped salad with tomatoes, onions and cucumbers and you've got a meal your friends and family will love!

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Chopped Greek Salad

Tender, flavorful Chicken Souvlaki Skewers grilled to perfection then pared with a fresh Chopped Greek Salad is game day food...

Home Run Hot Dog Chili is the best topping for your grilled dogs. Made with ground beef, herbs and spices for a savory recipe that's easy to make.

Hot Dog Chili Sauce

Classic Homemade Hot Dog Chili Sauce is the ultimate topping for grilled dogs, sausages, and burgers! This meaty, tangy, slightly...

Red potatoes flavored with ranch seasoning then cooked on the grill in foil packets are loaded with cheese for a side dish that is perfect for any cookout or BBQ!

Cheesy Ranch Potato Foil Packs

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes cooked in Foil Packs are the perfect side dish for cookouts and BBQs. Cooking in foil packs...

Sweet Heat BBQ Chicken made with your favorite BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, honey and red pepper flakes then grilled to perfection is a dish you'll make over and over again!

Sweet Heat BBQ Chicken

Sweet Heat BBQ Chicken made with your favorite BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, honey and red pepper flakes then grilled to...

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