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Kid-Friendly BBQ Ideas

19 Kid-Friendly Summer Dinner Ideas You Can Make on the Grill

Aug 3 2019

There's nothing quite like a Summer BBQ: the kids playing (hopefully nicely) outside while you grill dinner, the birds chirping in the evening light as you sip on an ice-cold drink . . . sounds like heaven, no? To ensure that your whole family benefits from the delight of a barbecued meal, we've rounded up a few of our favorite kid-friendly meal options that your family will love and that are easy to tweak a bit if there's something on your child's dreaded "will not eat" list.

These recipes are so good, though, that maybe your little ones will try just about anything with a solid grill mark and smoky taste. Here's hoping!

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1. Honey Barbecue Grilled Chicken

These honey barbecue grilled chicken tenders are perfect for little hands and will taste so much better than frozen nuggets.

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2. Grilled Steak Kebabs

These grilled steak kebabs can be made with any cut of steak and your kids' favorite veggies (or the ones you're desperately trying to get them to eat!).

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3. Grilled Pepperoni Pizza

If you haven't tried making pizza on a grill, this 10-minute grilled pepperoni pizza is a recipe to try!

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4. Grilled Vegetables With Smoky Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

The smoky honey mustard dipping sauce in this grilled vegetables recipe will make your kids want to eat their FULL plate of veggies!

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5. Grilled Pork Chops

Step away from the usual chicken recipes with these grilled pork chops.

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6. Grilled Mexican Corn

There's nothing your kids won't like about this grilled Mexican corn.

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7. Honey Barbecue Grilled Shrimp

Whether your kids like shrimp or have yet to try it, this honey barbecue grilled shrimp recipe will ease them in, thanks to the sweet sauce.

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8. Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

It's no secret kids love hot dogs, and these bacon-wrapped hot dogs take the basic BBQ food to the next level.

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9. Grilled Chicken Tenders

Leave the fried and breaded chicken tenders in the freezer aisle, and serve up these grilled chicken tenders instead.

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10. Grilled Corn-on-the-Cob Skewers

These grilled corn-on-the-cob skewers are the perfect side dish for a Summer meal and cleverly slip some green veggies into the picture.

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11. Grilled Summer Veggie Pesto Pasta

This grilled Summer veggie pesto pasta is an easy recipe to make a ton of so your whole family is satisfied, or it can be a side dish!

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12. Mini Grilled BBQ Chicken Tacos

Perfect for little hands, these mini grilled BBQ chicken tacos can be topped with any of your family's favorite taco fixings.

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13. Sticky Honey Orange Grilled Chicken

Forget the takeout, this sticky honey orange grilled chicken is an easy dish to prep at home.

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14. Grilled Potatoes in Foil

These grilled potatoes in foil are a fun take on the baked potato, and to make it more fun, you can set up a station of toppings — like cheese, Greek yogurt, bacon bits, chives — for kids to add on their own.

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15. Bacon-Wrapped Barbecue Chicken

Bacon is always the answer, and it's definitely the star of this bacon-wrapped barbecue chicken dish.

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16. Grilled Shrimp Skewers

These grilled shrimp skewers can be served as is or tossed over rice, veggies, a salad, or your kids' favorite type of pasta.

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17. Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken

This yogurt marinated grilled chicken has a delicious dipping sauce your kids will be licking off their fingers.

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18. Grilled Sausages, Peppers, and Potatoes

Talk about a one and done meal! Everything in this grilled sausages, peppers, and potatoes dish can be grilled up together and served in a big tray.

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19. Grilled Chicken Fajitas on a Stick

These grilled chicken fajitas on a stick are a genius way to let your kids get involved with making their own food — it'll make them more likely to eat all of components, even the veggies!

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