Overhead shot of grilled butterfly chicken drumsticks with a light drizzle of Caesar marinade and topped with fresh parsley

5 Delicious & Affordable BBQ Ideas

Looking to fire up the grill and offer your guests something extra without breaking the bank? Affordable cuts of meat like flank steak, chicken thighs, drumsticks, and pork belly are your secret weapon for a flavour-packed summer BBQ. Dress them up with Caesar marinades, internationally-inspired sauces, and fresh add-ons. Discover delicious recipes that deliver on affordability and maximum taste.

Grilled Butterflied Chicken Drumsticks with Caesar Marinade

Who says Caesar has to be a salad? Turn up the fun with this Grilled Butterflied Chicken Drumstick with Caesar Marinade. Budget-friendly and big on flavour, these drumsticks are a total BBQ win. Start by butterflying the drumsticks, which will give delicious crispy edges and a faster grill time, then let that tangy, garlicky Caesar marinade work its magic. It’s a bold, unexpected twist that brings something extra to your next backyard BBQ.

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Overhead shot of grilled chicken thighs with kimchi, peach, and cucumber salad.

Grilled Chicken with Kimchi, Peach & Cucumber Salad

This vibrant, grilled dish brings together spicy kimchi and the fresh sweetness of peaches for a delicious flavour combination that will have everyone coming back for more. Made with chicken thighs, it’s an affordable option that doesn’t compromise on flavour. The chicken is marinated in a kimchi puree to give it an extra hit of heat, adding savoury depth. Once grilled, serve over a crisp, colourful salad with reserved peach marinade, fresh peach wedges, cucumber, fresh avocado, and herbs. This dish delivers extra flavour in every bite while celebrating the peak freshness of ripe peaches.

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Beef Negimaki

We’re taking your taste buds on a trip around the world with Japanese-inspired Beef Negimaki. A great way to start any backyard party, these rolls are made with flank steak, an affordable, yet tender cut of beef. Thin slices of beef are wrapped around bundles of fresh green onions, then grilled until they are beautifully tender and caramelized. Marinated in a soy, brown sugar, and rice vinegar sauce, these offer a balanced taste of the fresh, slightly sharp bite of the green onions paired with juicy, flavourful beef. Elegant, affordable, and delicious, these are a must at your next barbecue.

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Beef kefta skewers on a plate with a tabbouleh salad to the side

Beef Kefta with Tabbouleh Bulgur Wheat Salad

Ground beef for mealtime, but make it extra (delicious, we mean). A family favourite, these Beef Kefta skewers are affordable, tasty, and easy to make. Made with a mixture of beef that includes allspice, coriander, cumin, and paprika, each tender skewer is a little bit of magic. Serve them alongside a tabbouleh bulgur wheat salad for some added texture, because why settle for ordinary when dinner can be this fun?

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Overhead shot of pork belly skewers with a side of grilled veggies and sliced green onions

Pork Belly Skewers with Grilled Vegetables

Get ready to bring a taste of the Philippines to your backyard with this twist on pork belly adobo. Affordable and bursting with flavour, the pork belly is skewered and marinated in a classic adobo sauce, then grilled to crispy and caramelized perfection for that irresistible mix of savoury and crunchy goodness. Pair it with colourful and in-season veggies like bell peppers, asparagus, and zucchini for a BBQ that’s as vibrant as it is delicious.

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