30 Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes That You'll Be Making All Summer
From wings to marinated thighs and more — these easy dishes are a must for your next BBQ!
When it's summer, you know what that means: time to fire up the grill. And while you might think of hot dogs and hamburgers when it comes to summertime grilling, you should also consider keeping chicken in your rotation. Luckily, we've rounded up our favorite grilled chicken recipes to try now. Whether you're looking for an easy dinner idea or something special for the summer holidays like Memorial Day grilling ideas or Fourth of July recipes, these summer chicken recipes are worth a look.
In addition to being delicious, these recipes are helpful for those evenings where it's so hot, you can't imagine turning on the oven or standing over the stovetop indoors. If you need more inspiration for meals to help you keep your cool, check out our ideas for no-bake desserts and summer salads. You can basically say goodbye to your oven until fall if you want to!
Plus, we've included plenty of healthy chicken recipes that are packed with protein, veggies, and carbs to keep you fueled up for any summer activity. No matter what part of the bird you prefer — be it chicken breast, chicken wings or chicken thighs — there's sure to be a grilled chicken recipe here you'll enjoy.
Chicken Caesar Baguettes
These easy sandwiches bring together grilled chicken, crusty bread, fresh veggies, and a delicious creamy Caesar dressing.
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Grilled Chicken Caprese
Juicy grilled chicken + mozzarella + fresh vegetables = a perfect summer meal.
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Grilled Lemony Chicken and Kale
It's not just the chicken that gets grilled in this flavorful recipe — the kale and lemon also get thrown on the grill for some smoky flavor.
Grilled Chicken with Sunflower Seed Satay Sauce
This just might be the perfect summer meal. It brings together grilled chicken, rice noodles, and veggies, all topped with a savory-sweet sunflower seed sauce. Bonus: since it uses sunflower butter instead of the usual peanut butter, it's generally nut-allergy-safe.
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Melty, Cheesy Grilled Chicken Sandwich
These grilled chicken breasts topped with melty cheese and a toasted brioche bun will make you forget all about cheeseburgers.
Italian-Marinated Chicken
Marinate your chicken breasts in a homemade Italian dressing before tossing them on the grill for an easy and flavor-packed dinner. This recipe suggests cooking them in a skillet, but you can cook the chicken breasts on the grill as you normally would.
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Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Take a family dinner favorite outside! It starts with a quick marinade of lime zest, coriander, cumin, cayenne and olive oil, which you can then split in half and use to season chicken and shrimp for an instant two-for-one meal.
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Grilled Chicken with Herbed Corn
Chicken chars up beautifully on the grill, but this dish is really all about the side — made with fresh herbs, sweet corn, salty Parmesan and lots of lemon juice.
Chicken Satay with Spiralized Carrot Salad
Marinate boneless thighs in a scrumptious coconut-soy sauce for big flavor with little effort.
Barbecued Chicken with Roasted Corn Pudding
Chicken legs are more affordable than breasts and thighs, yet taste great when thrown on the grill and basted with a store-bought barbecue sauce.
Grilled Chicken Skewers and Kale Caesar
Serve simple skewers with a creamy, garlicky kale Caesar salad for a light summer meal that's ready in under 30 minutes.
Grilled Spatchcock Chicken
Rubbed down with garlic, parsley, lemon juice and mayo, this chicken is juicy and flavorful down to the last bite.
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Schmear these simple sandwiches with homemade pesto for a serious burst of flavor.
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Chicken Quinoa Bowls
Bring your grain bowl to the next level by adding grilled chicken to the equation.
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Grilled Basil Chicken and Zucchini
For a lighter option, top a bed of rice — white, brown, cauliflower and so on — with basil-infused chicken and summer veggies.
Greek Chicken Grain Bowl
Grilling isn't just for dinner! Bring some smoky char to your work lunch with this tasty make-ahead option.
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Grilled Chicken Wings
These grilled wings are sweet, smoky and pack a hidden punch of fiery spice. Serve as appetizers or with any of your favorite BBQ salads as a finger-licking good meal.
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Grilled Chicken with Coconut-Lime Slaw
Instantly transport yourself to a breezy tropical isle with this laid-back take on a zesty chicken breast atop a bed of crunchy greens.
Grilled Chicken Sliders
Go mini with these three-bite sliders, topped with cucumbers, radishes and a sweet honey glaze.
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Grilled Chicken with Smoky Corn Salad
Charred corn, limes and green olives give this 30-minute meal all of summer's finest flavors and colors.
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