12 Delicious BBQ Recipes (2024)

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes + marinating time

Serves 4

Prepare Citrus Marinade (recipe on next slide). Add 2 1/2 lb bone-in chicken thighs. Chill at least 2 hours.

Prepare lightly oiled grill for medium heat. Grill chicken (reserve marinade), turning, until cooked through (165°F), 25 minutes.

Bring marinade to a boil. Simmer 2 minutes for sauce.

NUTRITION (per serving; chicken, without skin, and sauce) 332 cal, 33 g pro, 9 g carb, 0.5 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 17.5 g fat, 4.5 g sat fat, 259 mg sodium

Marinate chicken at least 2 hours or overnight; shrimp or salmon, 15 minutes.

1/2 c fresh orange juice
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp olive oil

Whisk together all ingredients and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper in dish. (Makes 3/4 cup.)

PREP TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes + standing or chilling time

Serves 6

Prepare Sweet and Spicy Dry Rub (recipe on next slide). Rub onto 1 1/2 lb skirt steak, patting to adhere. Let stand 15 minutes or chill, loosely covered, up to 4 hours.

Prepare lightly oiled grill for medium heat. Grill steak, turning, about 10 minutes or until desired doneness. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with pepper-jicama slaw, if desired.

NUTRITION (per serving; steak only) 214 cal, 24 g pro, 3 g carb, 0 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 11 g fat, 4 g sat fat, 167 mg sodium

Delicious on steak and pork tenderloin.

2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp ground coffee
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne

Whisk together all ingredients and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. (Makes 1/3 cup.)

PREP TIME: 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes + standing or chilling time

Serves 6

Prepare All-Purpose Rub (recipe on next slide). Coat 2 pork tenderloins (1 lb each) with olive oil spray on all sides. Coat all over with rub, patting to adhere. Let stand 15 minutes or chill, loosely covered, up to 4 hours.

Prepare lightly oiled grill for medium heat. Grill pork, turning, until cooked through (145°F), 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with grilled plums, if desired.

NUTRITION (per serving; pork only) 189 cal, 32 g pro, 2 g carb, 1 g fiber, 0 g sugars, 5 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 168 mg sodium

Works with just about anything, including poultry, meat, fish, and vegetables.

1 Tbsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne

Whisk together all ingredients and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. (Makes 1/4 cup.)

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes

Serves 6

Prepare Smokin' BBQ Sauce (recipe on next slide). Reserve 1/2 cup of the sauce in separate bowl for basting.

Prepare lightly oiled grill for medium heat. Grill 6 boneless chicken breasts with skin (6 oz each), turning, until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), 20 to 25 minutes. Baste generously with reserved sauce during last 10 minutes of cooking. Let stand 10 minutes.

Serve chicken with remaining sauce for dipping and with cornbread, if desired.

NUTRITION (per serving; chicken and 2 Tbsp extra sauce) 301 cal, 37 g pro, 11 g carb, 0.5 g fiber, 9 g sugars, 11 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 430 mg sodium

Good with chicken, beef brisket, and ribs.

1 lg onion, chopped
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 c ketchup
1 c brewed black coffee
1/4 c cider vinegar
2 Tbsp molasses
1 Tbsp canned chipotle in adobo (optional)
1 tsp cumin

Cook onion and garlic in oil in saucepan over medium heat until soft. Stir in remaining ingredients. Season. Simmer, stirring, until thickened, 10 minutes. (Makes 2 cups.)

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes + marinating time

Serves 4

Prepare Italian-Style Marinade (recipe on next slide). Add 1 lb flank steak and turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or overnight.

Prepare lightly oiled grill for medium heat. Remove steak from marinade, discarding marinade, and grill, turning and adjusting heat as needed, about 25 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature 145°F) or until desired doneness. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

NUTRITION (per serving) 202 cal, 25 g pro, 1 g carb, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugars, 10 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 127 mg sodium

Marinate steak, pork, or chicken at least 2 hours or overnight.

1/4 c red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1/4 c coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp red-pepper flakes

Whisk together all ingredients and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper in shallow dish. (Makes 1/2 cup.)

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

Serves 4

Prepare Asian BBQ Sauce (recipe on next slide). Reserve half of serving.

Prepare lightly oiled grill for medium heat. Grill 4 wild salmon fillets, turning once, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Baste with remaining sauce during last 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

NUTRITION (per serving; salmon and 1 Tbsp extra sauce) 192 cal, 24 g pro, 11 g carb, 1 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 5 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 722 mg sodium

Pairs well with salmon, tuna, shrimp, chicken, pork tenderloin, and ribs.

1/3 c hoisin (Chinese barbecue) sauce
1/4 c chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp low-sodium tamari
1 Tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 Tbsp minced garlic

Whisk together all ingredients and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper in small bowl. (Makes 1/2 cup.)

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