Thinking about what to have for lunch?
Sometimes the usual stuff just feels a little… BLAH.
But firing up the grill isn’t just for weekend dinners!
It’s actually an AMAZING way to make your midday meal way more exciting.
That smoky flavor makes EVERYTHING taste better.
Plus, getting outside and grilling can make lunch feel like a fun break.
It’s often quicker and easier than you think, too!
We put together a list of GREAT ideas perfect for a grilled lunch.
1. Steak Kabobs with Garlic Butter
Craving a simple and satisfying meal?
These Steak Kabobs with Garlic Butter feature tender sirloin beef and colorful veggies, all grilled to juicy perfection.
Enjoy this easy and hearty dinner option tonight!
2. Smoked Chicken Thighs
Smoked Chicken Thighs are about to become your new favorite BBQ staple.
Tender and packed with flavor thanks to a special homemade spice rub and slow smoking, these chicken thighs are perfect for any outdoor get-together.
3. Shrimp Kabobs
Shrimp Kabobs are the perfect quick and flavorful dinner!
Tender marinated shrimp are skewered with colorful vegetables, then grilled to perfection.
4. Grilled vegetables with lemon, thyme and butter marinade.
Fire up the grill and get ready for some incredible flavor with these Grilled Vegetables with lemon, thyme and butter marinade.
This recipe is easy to double, making it perfect for summer cookouts.
5. Grilled Scallops
Make delicious Grilled Scallops tonight with this simple recipe!
These scallops are marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to golden perfection.
6. Grilled Caprese Panino
The Grilled Caprese Panino is the perfect sandwich for a quick lunch.
It’s packed with pesto, juicy tomatoes and gooey mozzarella cheese.
Enjoy this simple recipe toasted on the grill.
7. Grilled Potatoes in Foil
These Grilled Potatoes in Foil are about to be your new favorite side dish!
Imagine perfectly cooked, ranch butter potatoes, ready to be topped with your favorite fixings.
8. Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Our Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is the perfect summer meal.
Tender, marinated grilled chicken meets sweet berries, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans, all tied together with a bright, homemade vinaigrette.
Enjoy this berry chicken salad for a flavorful and satisfying lunch or dinner!
9. Grilled Broccoli
Grilled Broccoli is a simple and delicious side, ready in minutes!
Marinated in herbs, garlic, and olive oil, it’s the perfect unexpected dish for warm weather.
10. Huli Huli Chicken
Get ready for the most delicious Huli Huli Chicken you’ve ever tasted!
These chicken thighs are marinated in a sweet and savory tropical sauce, then grilled until they are perfectly tender.
11. Caprese Filet Mignon Steak
Caprese Filet Mignon Steak is the perfect way to enjoy a juicy steak.
Grilled filet mignon is topped with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil with balsamic.
This Caprese steak is a super flavorful meal you’ll want to make again and again!
12. Juicy Gourmet Burgers
Sink your teeth into these Juicy Gourmet Burgers, perfect for a satisfying and healthy meal.
These easy, grain-free burgers are bursting with flavor, whether you’re enjoying a low-carb dinner or a fun outdoor picnic!
13. Grilled Salmon
This Grilled Salmon recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Coated in a flavorful marinade and cooked until golden brown, it’s a super easy and delicious dinner.
14. Grilled Tilapia
This Grilled Tilapia recipe gives you tender, perfectly grilled fish every time. The zesty tilapia marinade makes it a favorite, and it’s so easy to make for family and friends.
15. Grilled Chicken Breast
Enjoy tender, juicy Grilled Chicken Breast made easily with a flavorful garlic and herb marinade.
Grill it to golden-brown perfection, making it the perfect staple for summer entertaining!
16. Grilled Cheesy Bacon Chicken
Craving something beyond basic grilled chicken?
This Grilled Cheesy Bacon Chicken recipe, kicked up with a smoky rub, juicy bacon, and cheddar cheese, will make weeknight dinners sing, and it’s low carb!
17. Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Fire up the grill for these Grilled Shrimp Skewers, perfect for a quick and tasty meal!
Marinated in garlic, lemon, and herbs, these shrimp kabobs bring a burst of flavor that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
18. Grilled Paneer Salad
Enjoy this Grilled Paneer Salad when you’re craving tasty Indian flavors!
Juicy paneer cheese, peppers, and onions get a cilantro-mint chutney coating and are grilled until perfect.
This salad is perfect for warm weather and is really satisfying!
19. Sweet and Smoky BBQ Chicken Sausage Grilled Summer Salad
Sweet and Smoky BBQ Chicken Sausage Grilled Summer Salad is the perfect meal for a warm day. It’s an easy summer salad recipe, full of fresh vegetables and grilled chicken sausage, that’s so simple to throw together!
20. Grilled Flank Steak
Get ready to enjoy this Grilled Flank Steak, made with a simple and delicious flank steak marinade.
Grilling this marinated flank steak will result in a tender and juicy meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
21. Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Fire up the grill for these fantastic Grilled Chicken Fajitas.
Marinated chicken and colorful veggies sizzle with flavor, making this an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
22. Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken Souvlaki is the perfect, easy meal to throw on the grill.
These delicious chicken skewers are marinated in lemon, garlic and herbs, and will be a crowd-pleaser for sure!
23. Asian Grilled Chicken
Get ready for a flavorful summer with this Asian Grilled Chicken recipe!
This chicken is marinated in a sweet and sticky garlicky honey lime sauce, then grilled to perfection.
It’s one of the best Asian chicken recipes around, perfect for your next cookout.
24. Grilled Steak Mango Salad with Avocado Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Sink your teeth into this Grilled Steak Mango Salad, a dinner salad that’s both hearty and refreshing! Topped with a creamy Avocado Buttermilk Ranch dressing and tender steak, it’s a gluten-free meal that satisfies.
25. Grilled Lobster Tail
Enjoy succulent Grilled Lobster Tail, a surprisingly simple dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Fresh lobster is grilled to tender perfection and then finished with a delicious garlic and herb butter.
26. Grilled Vegetables
These Grilled Vegetables are an easy side dish, ready in minutes!
Colorful veggies are marinated in delicious garlic and herbs, then grilled to perfection.
27. Grilled Zucchini
Grilled Zucchini is the perfect, easy side dish for any summer meal.
This zucchini recipe features a flavorful garlic and herb marinade, and it’s grilled to perfection.
Get ready for rave reviews!
28. Hawaiian Chicken
Hawaiian Chicken brings a taste of the islands right to your grill.
Marinated in a tropical coconut sauce and grilled to perfection, these chicken thighs make for an easy and delicious dinner.