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Barbecue recipes
Skewers marinated the night before, a burger fresh off the grill, vegetables with a little char and S'mores to finish: barbecue is what summer cooking is all about.
- 18 recipes
- Grilled in 10 to 20 minutes
- Vegetarian ideas too
Grilling favorites
The most-cooked barbecue recipes on CookinBreak.
The king of the barbecue
American BBQ Hamburger
A grilled beef patty, melted cheddar, bacon, onions and a brioche bun: the American burger is the most-cooked barbecue recipe on CookinBreak.
See the recipeMeat and burgers
Skewers, chicken wings, pork tenderloin: marinate the night before, grill on the day.
Tips that make the difference
What separates a recipe that works from one that falls flat.
Marinate the night before
Oil, lemon, garlic, spices: a night in the fridge makes meat more tender and more flavorful.
Wait for the coals
Grill over red coals covered in white ash, not over flames that scorch the outside.
Take the meat out ahead
Take it out 20 to 30 minutes before grilling (no longer, and keep it in the shade): it cooks more evenly.
Oil the grate
A clean, lightly oiled grate keeps meat and fish from sticking.
Vegetables on the grill
Zucchini, cauliflower, halloumi: the barbecue works wonders for vegetarians too.
Barbecue cooking times
Over glowing red coals covered in a thin layer of white ash, not over open flames.
| Food | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken skewers | 10 to 15 min | Turn them often: chicken must be cooked all the way through, with no pink |
| Beef patty (burger) | 3 to 4 min per side | Don't press it with the spatula: it loses its juices |
| Sausages, merguez | 10 to 15 min | On the edge of the grill, without piercing them |
| Bone-in rib steak (1¼ in / 3 cm) | 4 to 5 min per side | Rare, then rest 10 min under foil |
| Fish in foil packets | 15 to 20 min | The foil keeps it from sticking and falling apart |
| Vegetable skewers | 10 to 15 min | Brushed with oil so they don't dry out |
Poultry, pork and ground meat should always be cooked all the way through. Keep raw meat cold until the last minute, away from cooked food.
Grilling for a crowd?
Tell Breaky AI how many people are coming: it works out the quantities and suggests marinades and sides to prep the night before.
“I'm hosting a barbecue for 12 people, 3 of them vegetarian. How much food do I need?”
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Your questions
How much meat should I plan per person for a barbecue?
Plan on about 200 to 250 g (about ½ lb) of meat per adult if the barbecue is the main course, with some variety (skewers, sausages, burgers), plus salads and grilled vegetables on the side.
How do I know when chicken is done on the grill?
Cut into the thickest piece: the meat should be white all the way to the center, with no trace of pink, and the juices should run clear. If in doubt, keep cooking it on the edge of the grill.
What can I grill for vegetarians?
Vegetable skewers, cauliflower steaks, grilled halloumi, stuffed mushrooms and corn: the “Vegetarian” filter in the list brings all our ideas together.