With summer comes BBQ season and tons of delicious, easy-to-make meals you can enjoy with your family and friends! Today we’re talking about 20 healthy grilled dinner recipes that you’ll have to try over the BBQ season!
With summer comes BBQ season and tons of delicious, easy-to-make meals you can enjoy with your family and friends! Today we’re talking about 20 healthy grilled dinner recipes that you’ll have to try over the BBQ season!
Why BBQ?
BBQing is an easy way of cooking, which can be shorter than using your oven or stove. BBQ meals are often very healthy alternatives because much of the fat is rendered out, leaving you with juicy charred dishes your whole family will love!
BBQing is a great way to get outside and enjoy the summer weather and take advantage of all the great produce that comes with the warmer months! These recipes are all under 500 calories per serving, so you can feel good knowing you’re sticking to your healthy eating journey!
If you’d like to learn more about any of these recipes- click the recipe title or image to be brought to the author’s website! You can find the author and owner of the recipes below each recipe image! Some recipes do include nutrition information, but these are estimates and should be used as a guide.
4 Healthy BBQ Chicken Wraps
Number of Servings: 4
Cook/Prep Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Varies by Kind
Introducing 4 delicious BBQ chicken wrap recipes by Your Healthy Beginning! I’ve made 4 recipes for BBQ, Buffalo, Korean & Mediterranean-style chicken wraps that are all done on the BBQ. These wraps are perfect for meal prepping or to make it bulk for the family!
Grilled Orange Chicken Kabobs
Number of Servings: 6
Cook/Prep Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 194 Fat: 3g Carbs: 12g Protein: 30g
These Grilled Orange Chicken Kabobs are made with very simple ingredients and are marinated in orange, soy sauce & honey sauce! This is super easy to prepare and will take no time on the grill to cook!
Super Fresh Grilled Shrimp Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Number of Servings: 4
Cook/Prep Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 441 Fat: 24g Carbs: 39g Protein: 24g
Grilling Shrimp is one of the most delicious wants to prepare them because it gives them this beautiful charred flavour. This recipe also chars the corn to give it a summery flavour! Marzia from the Little Spice Jar pairs this salad with a super simple honey mustard dressing you can whip up in seconds!
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Healthy Grilled Pizza
Number of Servings: 1
Cook/Prep Time: 15 minutes
If you’re looking for a quick dinner to throw together for guests or a weekday meal, this 15 minute grilled pizza is for you! This recipe is flexible for adding your favourite pizza topping and toss on the grill for 7 minutes for the perfect summer meal!
Grilled Taco Burger
Number of Servings: 8
Cook/Prep Time: 22 minutes
If you’re looking for an easy Keto recipe to try this summer, these grilled taco burgers are a must-try! To make these taco-inspired, Amy from Wholesomelicious uses classic ingredients like chilli powder, cumin, and chipotle to give it a Mexican flare! Of course, if you are looking for something more calorie-dense, switch out the lettuce bun for a whole grain bun!
Thai Red Curry Coconut Grilled Chicken
Number of Servings: 8
Cook/Prep Time: 22 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 251 Fat: 13g Carbs: 2g Protein: 36g
Take your grilled chicken game to the next level with this delicious Thai red curry grilled chicken recipe! Julianne marinades this in a red curry & coconut milk mixture to get this flavourful and spicy chicken! You can serve this with regular rice or cauliflower rice to keep it truly Keto!
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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs with Veggies
Number of Servings: 4
Cook/Prep Time: 27 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 226 Fat: 3g Carbs: 22g Protein: 28g
This Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Recipe is perfect for those who don’t love a lot of spice but want something new to try! You can add whatever veggies you like to make these awesome sharable kabobs.
Grilled Sausage & Apple Pizza with Goat Cheese
Number of Servings: 8
Cook/Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 410 Fat: 21g Carbs: 36g Protein: 17g
Eat Yourself Skinny is the go-to website if you’re healthy recipes you probably haven’t tried before. Kelly features 100s of amazing recipes like this tasty grilled sausage, apple and goat cheese pizza! This recipe is all done on the grill and will make the perfect weekend dinner date idea.
Hawaiian Turkey Burger
Number of Servings: 4
Cook/Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 340 Fat: 8g Carbs: 29g Protein: 28g
Classic burgers can often come with loads of fat and calories. Turkey Burgers are an easy alternative to cut down on calories & fat-making this recipe under 400 calories per burger! These turkey burgers are made with lean ground turkey, zucchini and drizzled with a delicious teriyaki sauce for a great quick summer dinner!
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Photo & Recipe By Street Smart Nutrition
Number of Servings: 4
Cook/Prep Time: 30 minutes
Take your classic Caesar Salad to the next level with this Grilled Caesar Salad. If you can’t tell by the picture, everything in this salad goes on the grill to give it a beautiful charred flavour! The caesar salad dressing to go with this dish is made with greek yogurt to help cut down on fat and leave you with a healthy option everyone can enjoy!
Grilled Mushrooms with Spinach & Kale Pesto
Number of Servings: 2
Cook/Prep Time: 70 minutes
Looking for a healthy vegan recipe to try on the grill this summer? These grilled mushrooms are first marinated to get them full of flavour, then topped with a delicious pesto! This recipe would make a great appetizer to serve to friends & family.
Spicy Grilled Shrimp w/ Pineapple Sauce
Number of Servings: 6
Cook/Prep Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 151
Shrimp take no time on the BBQ to cook, so this shrimp with pineapple sauce is the perfect quick dinner idea you can throw together! It’s made with cayenne pepper and chilli flakes, so this recipe is not for the faint of hearts! Pair it with this simple pineapple & tomato sauce for a sweet touch to this easy spicy dish!
Grilled Peaches
Number of Servings: 8
Cook/Prep Time: 26 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 153 Fat: 6g Carbs: 24g Protein: 1g
It’s not summer grilling without at least one easy-to-make grilled dessert recipe! This grilled peach recipe is super to make and is paired with ice cream, and graham cracker crumbles to make this a refreshing dessert for warm summer days! Coming in on just over 150 calories, you can’t go wrong with this light dessert option!
Grilled Broccoli with Parmesan & Lemon
Number of Servings: 6
Cook/Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 79 Fat: 4g Carbs: 5g Protein: 5g
Take your boring steamed broccoli to the next level with this BBQ Broccoli with Paresman & Lemon! This is a great low-calorie option to have as a side with a BBQ chicken or salmon!
Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon
Number of Servings: 4
Cook/Prep Time: 30 minutes
Take your salmon to the grill with this 4 ingredient Cedar Plank Salmon! Salmon is full of essential nutrients to have you looking and feeling your best this summer! Pair this with a simple side or salad for a light summer dinner.
Grilled Chili Lime Butter Corn on the Cob
Number of Servings: 4
Cook/Prep Time: 25 minutes
We both know corn will be part of your summer, so why not switch it up with this gorgeous chilli-lime corn on the cob! This is the ultimate grilled summer side your friends & family are going to love. Be prepared to make extra, because some will be going back for seconds!
Grilled Red, White, and Blue Potato Skewers with Ranch Dressing
Number of Servings: 12
Cook/Prep Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 155 Fat: 9g Carbs: 14g Protein: 2g
If you’re looking for a patriotic dish to try this summer, these red, white and blue potatoes are the perfect healthy side to add to your weekend BBQ! This recipe calls to serve with ranch, but you can use whatever your favourite dipping sauce is!
Grilled Fajita Chicken
Number of Servings: 4
Cook/Prep Time: 27 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 156 Fat: 11g Carbs: 11g Protein: 1g
Fajita night is always a crowd-pleaser since everyone can make their favourites! Take your fajita night to the next level with this grilled fajita chicken recipe perfect for dinner with the family!Â
Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad
Number of Servings: 4
Cook/Prep Time: 25 minutes
Looking for an easy make-ahead salad to add to your dinner table? This grilled corn and zucchini salad can easily be whipped up on the BBQ and served with a delicious chicken or used topping for the fajita recipe mentioned ahead!
Sesame Garlic Grilled Sweet Potato Fries with Yogurt Curry Dip
Number of Servings: 2
Cook/Prep Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 232 Fat: 10g Carbs: 29g Protein: 6g
These grilled sweet potato wedges are a delicious alternative to traditional white potatoes! If you’re looking for a lower-calorie dipping sauce, these potatoes are served with curried greek yogurt, which is a great alternative to traditional mayo sauces.
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Grilled Corn, Burrata, and Pesto Flatbread
Number of Servings: 2
Cook/Prep Time: 15 minutes
Last but not least, we have this naan bread pizza packed with delicious flavours! Both the corn and the actual naan bread are grilled to give it a beautiful charred flavour and paired with salty pesto and burrata cheese!
