Chicken is a popular go-to grilling protein, but it can get boring fast if you’re not switching things up on the regular. Well, worry not! We’ve pulled together our favorite recipes to keep your taste buds excited all summer. Explore a variety of rich marinades, post-grill dressings and rubs, plus time-saving techniques. These clever recipes are easy enough for a weeknight dinner and are weekend-worthy too.
Grilled Chicken with Harissa Yogurt Sauce
Dry brining helps the warm spices permeate the meat, and spatchcocking the chicken ensures even cooking on the grill. Served with a tangy harissa-spiced yogurt sauce, this mouthwatering grilled chicken is sure to liven up your next outdoor party.
Chicken with Grilled Peach and Chipotle Salsa
Juicy peaches are grilled and then tossed with smoky chipotles in adobo in this delicious summery salsa, which is also perfect with grilled pork chops or grilled fish.
Grilled Chicken with Fresh Herbs
Update your cookout routine by tossing your chicken in this lemony herb mixture after grilling for a bright and easy main dish. Try this method with skewer-sized pieces of chicken too; simply brush the kabobs with the lemon juice mixture after grilling.
Grilled Chicken and Peppers Over Arugula
Here’s a delicious grilled meal that can easily make it to the table for weeknight dinners. Splitting the chicken breasts will help them cook quickly and evenly.
Grilled Barbecue Chicken
This versatile recipe works great with both light-meat and dark-meat chicken, and it’s speedy enough for weeknights. Serve it with corn on the cob and a tossed salad for a classic, casual meal.
Coconut Milk Grilled Chicken
Juicy and flavorful, this Thai-inspired grilled chicken is marinated in coconut milk, fresh lime juice and Asian fish sauce.
Chicken Breasts with Grilled Pineapple and Tomatillo Salsa
Savory onions, sweet pineapple and rich tomatillo salsa are a delicious sweet and spicy combo to top grilled chicken. Serve this over steamed brown rice with a green salad on the side for a satisfying meal.
Recipe: Chicken Breasts with Grilled Pineapple and Tomatillo Salsa
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Stacked with fresh vegetables and chicken, these kabobs are flavored by a tangy citrus-honey marinade and make an easy weeknight meal.
Grilled Tandoori Chicken Sandwiches
Irresistibly tangy and fragrantly spiced, these naan sandwiches are piled with grilled tandoori chicken, fresh cilantro, and homemade cucumber and yogurt raita.
Grilled Spatchcocked Chicken
Spatchcocking (or removing the backbone) lets a chicken lay almost flat, ensuring even cooking on the grill. Our flavorful rub includes sugar, so watch the chicken carefully and move it frequently so that the skin browns deeply without charring.
More Grilled Chicken Favorites
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