Grilling & Smoking

Here at the PWWB House, grilling season is the best season! 🙌🏼 Whether you’re tossing together a quick weeknight dinner or planning the ultimate backyard BBQ, these bold, flavor-packed recipes—think juicy grilled chicken, smoky ribs, charred veggies, and punchy marinades—are ready to impress, no matter if you’re a seasoned grill pro or just getting started.

Master the Grill All Summer Long

New to grilling or need a refresher? Start here to build your confidence, learn the basics, and feel totally at home behind the grill.

Grilling 101
Weber Genesis II gas grill shown on deck. In the background, a blossoming tree and a house with beige siding.
Choosing A Grill: Gas vs. Charcoal Grills (+ Options for Every Budget!)
Weber Kettle Grill with lit Charcoal Chimney inside of it, showing how to light a charcoal grill.
How to Light A Grill: Step-by-Step Guides for Lighting Gas & Charcoal Grills
Woman's hands reaching into the frame, removing chicken from apple cider brine & placing on grill grates.
Mastering the 2-Zone Method: Using Both Direct & Indirect Heat Grilling for Ultimate Flavor

Master the Grill All Summer Long

New to grilling or need a refresher? Start here to build your confidence, learn the basics, and feel totally at home behind the grill.

Grilling 101
Weber Genesis II gas grill shown on deck. In the background, a blossoming tree and a house with beige siding.
Choosing A Grill: Gas vs. Charcoal Grills (+ Options for Every Budget!)
Weber Kettle Grill with lit Charcoal Chimney inside of it, showing how to light a charcoal grill.
How to Light A Grill: Step-by-Step Guides for Lighting Gas & Charcoal Grills
Woman's hands reaching into the frame, removing chicken from apple cider brine & placing on grill grates.
Mastering the 2-Zone Method: Using Both Direct & Indirect Heat Grilling for Ultimate Flavor

Classic Grilling Recipes

Tried-and-true barbecue classics that never disappoint—juicy BBQ chicken, smoky ribs, and wings with just the right char. The PWWB community comes back to these reader favorites all summer long, and they’re always worth firing up the grill for.

6 grilled BBQ chicken thighs on a small baking sheet. Some of the chicken pieces are slathered in barbecue sauce, while others have crispy skin.
Grilled BBQ Chicken (Barbecue Chicken Recipe)
An overhead shot of individual grilled ribs on a paper-lined sheet pan atop a white surface. Two bowls of BBQ sauce sit alongside them.
Finger Lickin’ Grilled Baby Back Ribs
How to grill steak, step 6: rest, carve, and serve. Grilled steak rests atop a wood cutting board and has been sliced to reveal medium rare doneness. The steak has been garnished with fresh herbs and a smoky finishing salt. A small wooden pinch bowl filled with smoky finishing salt and loose fresh herbs rest alongside the sliced strips of grilled steak and the cutting board sits atop a creamy white textured surface.
Seriously Perfect Grilled Steak (Butter Basted with an Herb Brush!)
An overhead shot of 5 beer brats on brioche buns on a light green tray atop a white planked surface. The brats are topped with various condiments and onions.
Extra-Juicy Grilled Wisconsin Beer Brats
A crispy grilled wing dunked in a small bowl of bleu cheese dressing, in the center of a small baking sheet of grilled chicken wings, topped generously with snipped chives & served with bleu cheese dressing. The tray sits atop a black & white striped linen on a white surface next to a bottle of Franks RedHot hot sauce.
30-Minute Juicy & Tender Grilled Chicken Wings
"15 Go-To Grilling Marinades for Chicken, Steak, Pork, Seafood, and More!" graphic with photos of grilled chicken featuring various grilling marinades with text overlays indicating the type of marinade used (al pastor, all-purpose, brown sugar bourbon, etc.).
The 15 Best Grilling Marinades (for Chicken, Steak, Pork, Vegetables, Seafood, and More!) 

Grilled Chicken Recipes

Say goodbye to dry, bland chicken. These grilled chicken recipes are juicy, smoky, and packed with bold flavor—perfect for weeknight dinners, summer hosting, or meal prep that you’ll actually want to eat all week long!

An overhead shot of everything-but-the-beer-can chicken in a casserole dish on a blue and white checked cloth on a white planked surface. Dishes of cooked sweet corn, grilled peppers and onions, pickles, and coleslaw sit alongside the dish.
Everything But The Beer Can Chicken
Grilled Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Grilled spatchcocked chicken with crispy, charred skin, sitting atop a parchment-lined baking sheet surrounded by lime wedges, fresh cilantro, & charred jalapeno sauce. The baking sheet sits atop a light blue surface, surrounded by fresh cilantro leaves.
Chili-Lime Grilled Whole Chicken with Creamy Charred Jalapeño Sauce (Spatchcock Chicken on the Grill!)
Grilled Bruschetta chicken plated on a white oval serving platter garnished with fresh basil & shaved parmesan cheese. A small ceramic bowl filled with fresh bruschetta also sits on the platter with a small wooden tasting spoon resting inside the bowl. The platter sits atop a textured white surface, next to a light gray linen napkin, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with shaved parmesan cheese, a small plate filled with grilled bread, & loose fresh basil leaves surrounding the platter.
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
Grilled apple cider chicken on a large serving platter with grilled delicata squash & fresh herbs. The platter sits atop a white surface. Next to the platter is a glass of apple cider (garnished with thinly sliced apple, whole cloves & a cinnamon stick) as well as a red & white striped linen napkin.
Grilled Apple Cider Chicken with Grilled Spiced Delicata & Sweet Potatoes
Three grilled peach bbq chicken breasts are arranged atop a white serving platter with grilled peach halves and a small white ceramic bowl filled with chipotle peach BBQ sauce. The platter sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a gold serving fork resting atop the platter. The serving platter & peach chicken are surrounded by two glasses of white wine, gold silverware atop a small stack of ceramic plates, and a gray linen napkin.
Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken (+ Smoky Chipotle Peach BBQ Sauce!)

Easy Weeknight Grilling Recipes

Weeknight dinner just got a whole lot easier. These fast, fuss-free grilling recipes are your answer to “what’s for dinner?” when it’s too hot to turn on the oven.

Grilled lemon chicken thighs arranged on a serving plate, with sliced lemon & sprigs of fresh thyme. The plate sits atop a white surface, next to a light blue & white striped linen napkin & a few more sprigs of fresh thyme.
Quick & Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken
Grilled steak kabobs on a large white oval serving dish, drizzled with chimichurri sauce. The dish sits atop a light blue marbled surface, alongside a small dish of chimichurri sauce & a gold & white striped linen napkin.
Grilled Chimichurri Steak Kabobs
An side shot of an assembled buffalo chicken sandwich on a brioche bun atop a small white plate. The plate is surrounded by a bowl of buffalo sauce, a jar of ranch dressing, a basket of celery sticks, and potato chips on a white surface.
Quick & Easy Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Easy Weeknight Grilling Recipes

Weeknight dinner just got a whole lot easier. These fast, fuss-free grilling recipes are your answer to “what’s for dinner?” when it’s too hot to turn on the oven.

Grilled lemon chicken thighs arranged on a serving plate, with sliced lemon & sprigs of fresh thyme. The plate sits atop a white surface, next to a light blue & white striped linen napkin & a few more sprigs of fresh thyme.
Quick & Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken
Grilled steak kabobs on a large white oval serving dish, drizzled with chimichurri sauce. The dish sits atop a light blue marbled surface, alongside a small dish of chimichurri sauce & a gold & white striped linen napkin.
Grilled Chimichurri Steak Kabobs
An side shot of an assembled buffalo chicken sandwich on a brioche bun atop a small white plate. The plate is surrounded by a bowl of buffalo sauce, a jar of ranch dressing, a basket of celery sticks, and potato chips on a white surface.
Quick & Easy Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Burgers, Brats & Handhelds

Cookout food done right. These grilled handhelds bring the nostalgic summer vibes, whether you’re feeding a crowd or grilling for two.

A grilled turkey burger served in a burger bun with lettuce, cheese & grilled red onion. Surrounding the burgers are sweet potato fries, & a small jar of burger sauce.
Best-Ever Grilled Turkey Burgers
A parchment lined baking sheet rests atop a creamy white textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin and two clear glass jars filled with ketchup and mustard rest along
The BEST Grilled Hot Dogs (How to Grill Hot Dogs Perfectly)
Grilled Black Bean Burgers on brioche buns, topped with lettuce, cheese, guacamole & pickled red onion. The burgers are placed on a small metal tray, with jars of guacamole & pickled red onions in the background.
Grilled Black Bean Burgers
A side angle shot of a finished grilled blue cheese burger atop a plate with a large bite taken out of it. The plate sits atop a white and black window-pane patterned linen napkin that sits atop a dark gray textured surface. The burger is sandwiched between a burger bun with sliced tomato and lettuce sandwiched underneath and with creamy blue cheese sauce spooned over top the burger patty. Three burger patties and crunch apple slaw sit alongside the burger on the same plate.
Grilled Blue Cheese Burgers with Bacon & Crunchy Apple Slaw
Grilled chicken burger is served on a small ceramic plate with french fries. The plate sits atop a creamy white textured surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin tucked alongside. A bottle of beer sits in the background out of focus.
Best-Ever Grilled Chicken Burgers
Grilled sausage on a small baking sheet. The sausages are served on buns with a variety of toppings (mustard, pickled veggies, etc.). The baking sheet is on a white surface with a grey linen napkin.
Grilled Sausage – How to Grill Sausage Perfectly.

Grilled Fish & Seafood

Grilling seafood doesn’t have to be fussy. These flavor-packed recipes take the guesswork out of shrimp, salmon, and more.

An overhead shot of grilled lobster tails garnished with chives on a bright blue plate. Lemon wedges and a small dish of melted butter sit alongside the tails.
4-Ingredient Grilled Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter
Four grilled salmon fillets topped with pineapple salsa rest atop a light blue plate that sits atop a light gray surface. A bowl of pineapple salsa, a pepper mill, a yellow linen napkin, and a green drinking glass surround the plate at center.
Perfect-Every-Time Grilled Salmon Fillets with Crispy Skin
Assembled grilled cod fish tacos topped with ginger mango slaw. The tacos sit atop a white surface, surrounded by lime wedges, cilantro leaves, & a small dish of creamy avocado crema.
Grilled Cod Fish Tacos with Ginger Mango Slaw & Avocado Crema

Grilled Fish & Seafood

Grilling seafood doesn’t have to be fussy. These flavor-packed recipes take the guesswork out of shrimp, salmon, and more.

An overhead shot of grilled lobster tails garnished with chives on a bright blue plate. Lemon wedges and a small dish of melted butter sit alongside the tails.
4-Ingredient Grilled Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter
Four grilled salmon fillets topped with pineapple salsa rest atop a light blue plate that sits atop a light gray surface. A bowl of pineapple salsa, a pepper mill, a yellow linen napkin, and a green drinking glass surround the plate at center.
Perfect-Every-Time Grilled Salmon Fillets with Crispy Skin
Assembled grilled cod fish tacos topped with ginger mango slaw. The tacos sit atop a white surface, surrounded by lime wedges, cilantro leaves, & a small dish of creamy avocado crema.
Grilled Cod Fish Tacos with Ginger Mango Slaw & Avocado Crema

Grilled Veggies & Sides

Fresh summer vegetables are my absolute favorite thing to cook on the grill! These bold, flavorful grilled veggies are perfect on their own or next to whatever else you’re grilling.

Grilled veggies including grilled cherry tomato skewers, grilled broccolini, grilled zucchini spears, grilled onion, grilled bell peppers, grilled sweet potatoes, & grilled asparagus are arranged on a round wooden cutting board for serving. The grilled veggies are garnished with fresh herbs & surround a small white bowl of chimichurri sauce for dipping that also rests on the cutting board. A white ceramic plate filled with grilled bread, three small glasses of white wine, fresh basil & herbs, a blue & white linen napkin surround the cutting board. All serving ware sits on top of a blue & white marbled surface.
Easy Grilled Vegetable Platter with Chimichurri Sauce (Vegan)
Slices of grilled bell pepper with char marks arranged on a ceramic plate. The grilled bell peppers are garnished with ground black pepper, kosher salt, & chopped fresh herbs. The plate sits on top of a white & gray marble surface.
15-Minute Sweet & Smoky Grilled Peppers
Easy to Grill Veggies for Simple Sides and Feel-Good Dinners 
Close up of grilled broccolini with char marks arranged on a white ceramic plate. The pieces of grilled broccolini are garnished with kosher salt, ground black pepper, grilled lemon wedges, and lemon zest. The plate sits on top of a white and gray marble surface.
10-Minute Tender & Crunchy Grilled Broccolini
A macro close-up overhead shot of grilled mushrooms on a white plate.
15-Minute Rich & Smoky Grilled Mushrooms
Multiple slices of grilled onion with char marks arranged on a white ceramic plate. The grilled onion is garnished with ground black pepper, kosher salt, & chopped fresh herbs. The plate sits on top of a white & gray marble surface.
10-Minute Sweet & Savory Grilled Onions

Video How-Tos

Want to see how it’s done? Grill along with me in these simple, step-by-step recipe videos.

Best-Ever Grilled Chicken Wings
Grilled Baby Back Ribs
Best-Ever Grilled Turkey Burgers

Must-Have Grilling Equipment

My go-to tools (starting with my favorite grill!) for stress-free, fool-proof grilling every time.

Weber Genesis II
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Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub
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Grill Brush
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All Grilling & Smoking Recipes

An overhead shot of sweet corn salsa with two tortilla chips in a light green bowl atop a matching plate full of chips. Extra chips, a margarita and a green and white striped cloth napkin sit alongside the plate. Charred Sweet Corn Salsa (15 Minutes)
A side shot of an assembled chicken Caesar burger on a bun, topped with Caesar dressing, lettuce, cheese and red onions. The burger is sitting on a wooden board next to ridged potato chips on an off-white surface. Super-Juicy Grilled Chicken Caesar Burger
An overhead shot of a grilled salmon taco on a charred corn tortilla on a small plate atop a yellow tiled surface. The plate is surrounded by a striped cloth, a bowl of avocado crema and a margarita. Grilled Salmon Tacos with Whipped Avocado Crema (25 Minutes)
A bowl of grilled chicken strips over rice noodles, topped with peanut sauce, chopped peanuts, fresh basil, mint, sliced carrots, cucumber, and yellow bell peppers, with a gold fork and knife beside the bowl. Grilled Chicken Spring Roll Bowls with Peanut Sauce
A plate of Mexican street corn salad with grilled corn, shredded cheese, red onion, cilantro, and lime wedges, served with blue-handled tongs on a rustic white surface. Small bowls with toppings are nearby. Street Corn Slaw with Creamy Chipotle Dressing
An angled shot of a spoon lifting sauce from a glass jar of dijonnaise on a white textured surface alongside garlic, a dish of pepper and a dish towel. 2-Minute Dijonnaise (Creamy Mustard Aioli Sauce)
An overhead shot of two tostada shells topped with grilled chicken and tostada salad on a blue speckled plate atop a blue surface. A jar of cilantro lime vinaigrette sits in the background. Zesty Lime Chicken Tostada Salad
An overhead shot of grilled lobster tails garnished with chives on a bright blue plate. Lemon wedges and a small dish of melted butter sit alongside the tails. 4-Ingredient Grilled Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter
An overhead shot of everything-but-the-beer-can chicken in a casserole dish on a blue and white checked cloth on a white planked surface. Dishes of cooked sweet corn, grilled peppers and onions, pickles, and coleslaw sit alongside the dish. Everything But The Beer Can Chicken
Grilled Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
A close-up shot of a stoneware bowl of mixed dry rub atop a grey and white surface. All-Purpose BBQ Dry Rub (Chicken, Pork, Ribs, and More!)
Four grilled salmon fillets topped with pineapple salsa rest atop a light blue plate that sits atop a light gray surface. A bowl of pineapple salsa, a pepper mill, a yellow linen napkin, and a green drinking glass surround the plate at center. Perfect-Every-Time Grilled Salmon Fillets with Crispy Skin
An overhead shot of grilled pineapple salsa in a red-rimmed white bowl surrounded by tortilla chips on a wooden board atop a blue surface. Margaritas sit alongside the bowl. Smoky-Sweet Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Grilled honey harissa marinated chicken thighs shown on a white speckled plate atop a light blue surface. The chicken is garnished with pomegranate arils & fresh cilantro leaves. Spicy and Sweet Honey Harissa Marinade
Grilled Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass marinated chicken thighs shown on a white speckled plate atop a light blue surface. The chicken is garnished with lime wedges, fresh basil, & crushed peanuts. Vietnamese-Style Lemongrass Marinade (for Chicken, Beef, and More!)
Grilled Maple Balsamic marinated chicken thighs shown on a white speckled plate atop a light blue surface. The chicken is garnished with fresh herbs. Sweet and Tangy Maple Balsamic Marinade
Grilled honey mustard chicken thighs shown on a white speckled plate atop a light blue surface. The chicken is garnished with a drizzled of fresh honey & a small bowl of dijon mustard rests on the plate nestled between the chicken. A wooden honey dipper rests on the side of the plate. Honey Mustard Marinade (for Chicken, Pork, Salmon, and more!)
Grilled Korean bulgogi chicken thighs shown on a white speckled plate atop a light blue surface. The chicken is garnished with sesame seeds, shaved green onion, & chili flakes. Korean Bulgogi Marinade (for Beef, Chicken, Pork & More!)
Grilled sweet potato sliced in rounds with char marks are arranged on a white ceramic plate. The sweet potato slices are garnished with ground black pepper, kosher salt, & fresh herbs. The plate sits on top of a white & gray marble surface. 10-Minute Savory-Sweet Grilled Sweet Potatoes
A macro close-up overhead shot of grilled mushrooms on a white plate. 15-Minute Rich & Smoky Grilled Mushrooms