20 Gluten Free Grilling Ideas
Get ready for summer cookouts with 20 gluten-free grilling ideas! These recipes are perfect for anyone managing celiac disease or gluten sensitivities. From savory bacon-wrapped veggies to the best grilled chicken and gluten-free pasta salad.
Grilling is one of the easiest and most fun ways to enjoy a good meal especially when the weather’s nice. And just because you’re eating gluten-free doesn’t mean you have to miss out. There are so many simple, tasty, and safe options you can throw on the grill, from meats and seafood to fresh veggies.
With the right ingredients and a little planning, you can put together a gluten-free spread that’s just as flavorful and satisfying as any other. It’s always a good idea to double-check your sauces, marinades, and sides to make sure everything stays gluten-free.
A few small changes can make a big difference, and being careful with prep and grill surfaces helps avoid cross-contamination. The goal is to serve food that everyone at the table can enjoy without stress or second-guessing. This roundup of gluten-free grilling ideas is full of easy, delicious meals to help you do just that.
As a chef and nutrition consultant, summer grilling is hands-down my favorite season for getting people excited about better everyday cooking. Whether you’re managing celiac disease, gluten sensitivities, or just aiming for clean, flavorful meals, grilling is a great way to bring everyone together—without the stress of hidden gluten. The trick is sticking to simple ingredients that deliver big flavor every single time.
Let’s fire up that hot grill and dive into 20 gluten-free grilling ideas you can enjoy all season long, without worrying about cross-contamination or sneaky gluten-containing food.
20 Gluten Free Grilling Ideas
1. Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
This easy recipe uses simple ingredients like olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a homemade spice mix to create a juicy chicken with crispy skin—perfect for summer potlucks, BBQ parties, or 4th of July grilling. Plus, this one uses simple ingredients most people already have in their pantry.Chicken drumsticks are an underrated hero of summer grilling. Juicy, flavorful, and budget-friendly, they pack a serious punch when cooked right.
2. Grilled Peach Burrata Salad With Tomatoes
Grilled peach burrata salad with tomatoes is summertime, and Italy is on a plate. The mix of grilled peaches, arugula, creamy burrata, cherry tomatoes, roasted pumpkin seeds, and balsamic is perfect. This salad is packed with fresh fruits and greens, making it not only delicious but also nutritious. Arugula provides vitamins and minerals, while peaches offer a good dose of vitamin C and fiber.
3. Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Tahini Sauce & Marinated Veggies (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
A gluten-free and paleo grilled chicken shawarma recipe served with a dairy-free yogurt tahini sauce and marinated veggies. This Arabic meal packs in so much flavor and is guaranteed to be a showstopper dinner!If you’ve never had chicken shawarma before, you are about to be introduced to something so insanely delicious, you won’t know what hit your tastebuds.
4. BBQ Mushrooms
These BBQ mushrooms are smoky, savory, and perfect as a side dish, burger topping, or even a meatless main! You can grill them whole, in skewers, or sauté them with BBQ sauce for extra flavor.Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, with an easy keto-friendly option by using a no-sugar BBQ sauce.
5. Grilled Lamb Kabobs
These low-carb Grilled Lamb Kabobs are great with Tzatziki Sauce, and cooking the lamb with veggies makes it more budget friendly! These Grilled Lamb Kabobs served with Tzatziki Sauce are a great summer dinner for a special occasion. And cooking the lamb on a skewer with veggies makes it a bit more affordable!
6. Easy Grilled Vegetables
Easy Grilled Vegetables are the side dish you’ll make all summer. And when you want an easy side dish for something cooked on the grill, these grilled vegetables are the perfect idea!This grilled vegetable recipe will show you everything you need to know about how to grill vegetables and if you’re trying to eat plenty of vegetables, you’ll enjoy this easy recipe for grilled vegetables.
7. BBQ Bacon Wrapped Keto Chicken Wings
BBQ Bacon Wrapped Keto Chicken Wings are packed with protein and flavor! The ultimate keto appetizer recipe! You can eat chicken wings on keto because the meat itself contains no carbs. Plus, the skin adds fat that you need on a keto diet.
8. Greek Pork Souvlaki
This Greek inspired recipe for pork souvlaki with vegetables makes an easy and healthy weeknight dinner. Colorful, flavorful, and only a few simple ingredients! If you haven’t tried Greek Souvlaki before, you’re in for a real treat! This easy Greek-inspired recipe allows you to make the classic dish at home in less than an hour! It’s a quick, healthy meal that’s perfect for the summer grilling season!
9. Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp
So simple, so elegant, and So. Darn. Good. These Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp skewers are a healthy gourmet meal that’s ready in about 15 minutes! Perfect way to prepare frozen shrimp, because the smoke of the grill and the rich garlic butter hides any evidence that these were previously frozen!
10. Gluten-Free + Vegan Harissa Grilled Cheese (Allergy-Free)
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A grown-up grilled cheese sandwich that redefines the classic comfort food. With a kick of spice this Gluten-Free & Vegan Harissa Grilled Cheese is top allergy-free, packs in the flavor, and veggies! An easy lunch or dinner recipe for when you don’t want to “cook”!Spicy and sophisticated, and of course gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and just a bit healthier (with carrots and zucchini packed in there!)
11. Gluten-Free Grilled French Toast Skewers (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
These Gluten-Free Grilled French Toast Skewers are perfect for a kid-friendly breakfast or snack! These French toast skewers are vegan, allergy-free, great for camping, or a summer party! This quick & easy recipe is great for picky eaters and ideal for dipping without the mess or sticky hands! They’ll entice any picky eater and they won’t even know this French toast is “healthy”!
12. Grilled Chicken with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Grilled Chicken with Homemade BBQ Sauce will have you feeling like summer is here to stay. Crispy chicken thighs slathered with an easy but decadent BBQ sauce will have you loving this recipe!!Crispy chicken slathered in a sweet yet flavorful hickory bbq sauce is like a little slice of heaven on a warm summer day! The homemade barbecue sauce is easy to pull together, you probably have everything you need at home already.
13. Easy Grilled Zucchini Parmesan Recipe with Italian Twist
This Grilled Zucchini Parmesan Recipe is a fantastic way to use up garden zucchini! Tender spears with Italian seasoning and cheese are so delicious, and healthy too. It’s a scrumptious summer side dish! Perfect for busy weeknights! Plus, it’s gluten-free and low carb.
14. Grilled Clams with Chorizo
This is such a delicious combination of flavors. Opening up that packet and smelling the aroma of clams, wine, chorizo, garlic, and butter. It is like a little slice of heaven. These would be perfect for the company as they are easy to build, easy to serve, and easy to clean.
15. Lemon Butter Shrimp Skewers
This easy shrimp recipe is made by marinating fresh shrimp in a marinade and throwing them on the grill. The grill allows the flavors of the marinade to completely envelop the shrimp, proving to be a delicious, low carb, healthy meal. Simple, fresh ingredients. 35 Minutes. Gluten-Free. Low-Carb. Keto.
16. Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Sweetened with honey, these teriyaki chicken skewers make a tasty gluten-free dinner recipe or easy meal prep idea. Easy to make, this chicken dinner uses a homemade teriyaki sauce to give them their classic flavor.
17. Grilled Veggie Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad
Packed with colorful veggies, loaded with plant-based protein, and tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing this gluten-free quinoa salad is a hit for any occasion! This gluten-free quinoa salad whips up quickly if the quinoa is made and ready in the fridge.
18. General Tso’s Grilled Chicken Bowls
A healthy, light and fresh twist on the popular take out dish, General Tso’s Grilled Chicken Bowls are great for a calorie deficit, high protein meal choice. Perfect for busy weeknights. Low carb options are listed as well. Enjoy!The sauce for General Tso’s chicken is made with hoisin, soy sauce, honey, chili pepper paste, and a few more ingredients.
19. Honey Sriracha Chicken Skewers
Honey Sriracha Chicken Skewers are juicy chicken kabobs covered in a zesty honey garlic sriracha sauce. These skewers are perfect for summer grilling and are a great dish for your next big cookout.These chicken skewers are full of flavor and pops of color. The pieces of chicken feature nice grill marks and a golden-brown complexion to go along with the sweet, savory, and spicy marinade.
20. Spicy Shrimp Skewers
This spicy grilled shrimp recipe, featuring wild-caught shrimp and heart-healthy olive oil, is your new go-to for backyard parties, 4th of July feasts, and summer potlucks. Get ready to fire up the grill and enjoy the bold, smoky flavors of these spicy shrimp skewers — a recipe that will have your guests asking for seconds!
Grilling gluten-free doesn’t have to be tricky or boring. It can be just as fun, full of flavor, and satisfying as any backyard cookout. With a little planning and the right ingredients, you can make meals that everyone will enjoy, gluten-free or not.
From smoky meats to colorful veggie skewers and even grilled fruit, there’s something tasty for every craving. So go ahead—fire up the grill, keep it simple, and enjoy good food with the people you love. You’ve got this!
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