50 Best Grilled Chicken Recipes to Make All Summer Long
Think chicken thighs, wings, and even burgers!
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When we think of our favorite summer recipes, quick and easy is the name of the game! And there's nothing that fits the bill better than a grilled chicken recipe. From 30-minute meals (like Ree Drummond's bruschetta grilled chicken) to BBQ recipes (like spice-rubbed grilled chicken), this list has something for every night of the week. There are even chicken dinner ideas for chicken thighs, chicken wings, and chicken burgers! So whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a healthy dinner recipe, these ideas using grilled chicken are sure to hit the mark.
Just ask the Drummond family, for example. In the summer, Ree and Ladd usually opt for meals that can be made on the grill, like Ree's grilled chicken strawberry salad wrap or her grilled tequila lime chicken tacos. For a new family meal of your own, we found tons of grilled chicken breast recipes, too. Ree's grilled peanut chicken or the chimichurri grilled chicken sound like winners! As if there weren't enough things to look forward to about barbecue season, these grilled chicken recipes will have you out the door and firing up the grill in no time.
Grilled Chicken Marinade
This marinade for grilled chicken has a ton of flavor-boosting ingredients: soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, and fresh thyme (to name a few!).
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Greek Chicken Kebabs
Bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken thighs get coated in lemon-pepper seasoning, fennel seeds, and oregano before they hit the grill. Add charred onions and zucchini to the skewers for the perfect all-in-one meal.
Get Ree's Greek Chicken Kebabs recipe.
Grilled Chicken Sliders
This is one of the easiest summer entertaining ideas you can make. The cajun-rubbed chicken and melty cheddar cheese are served up on small dinner rolls for a cute bite-sized party food.
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Greek Salad with Chicken
There's something so refreshing about a crisp, green Greek salad loaded with veggies. But you can also add grilled chicken and pita chips for extra heft and crunch.
Get Ree's Greek Salad with Chicken recipe.
Homemade Chicken Burgers
Burgers might not be the first thing that comes to mind for dinner, but it's easy to toss these lean patties right onto the grill. Then, top them however you please (try BBQ sauce and pickles or buffalo sauce and blue cheese).
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Grilled Chicken Sandwich
There are so many reasons why this is the ultimate chicken sandwich—from the sticky BBQ sauce to the crunchy slaw. Oh, and let's not forget the bacon, cheese, and pickles, too!
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Spice-Rubbed Grilled Chicken
Put your pantry ingredients to work with this easy spice-rubbed chicken seasoned with paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and thyme.
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Grilled Chicken with Zucchini Noodles
This healthy dinner swaps the pasta for zucchini noodles, then adds grilled chicken to make sure it's filling enough for a hungry cowboy.
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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Both the chicken and the croutons are grilled in this simple Caesar salad. It'll add a nice char to the fresh flavors of the Caesar dressing and romaine greens.
Get the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad recipe.
Grilled Chicken and Lemon Orzo Salad
This twist on pasta salad uses tiny orzo instead of noodles. With chicken and fresh veggies added to the mix, it becomes the perfect picnic side dish!
Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad Wrap
Fresh summer strawberries add a burst of sweetness to this grilled chicken salad. Ree suggests rolling it up in a wrap for lunch or serving in a big bowl for your next cookout.
Get Ree's Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad Wrap recipe.
Maple Glazed Chicken Kabobs with Sweet Jalapeño Salsa
Each of these grilled chicken kebobs is brushed with a maple-pineapple glaze so you know it's going to be good. For good measure, there's a sweet and spicy salsa served right over the top.
Get Ree's Maple Glazed Chicken Kabobs with Sweet Jalapeño Salsa recipe.
Grilled Chicken Bacon Sliders
These sliders are totally customizable—add BBQ sauce, mustard, hot sauce. The choice is yours! But don't forget the bacon and cheese.
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Grilled Peanut Chicken and Broccolini
If you're a fan of ordering peanut chicken for takeout, then this homemade version is for you! It's served with peanut noodles, broccoli, and charred onion, too.
Get Ree's Grilled Peanut Chicken and Broccolini recipe.
Grilled Sesame Chicken Salad
Pairing the grilled sesame chicken with Mandarin oranges makes this salad even more fresh and flavorful. You'll love it on a hot summer day.
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Chicken and Eggplant Kebabs with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Break out a tasty Middle Eastern-inspired spice blend for these chicken and veggie kabobs. They're covered in a creamy tahini sauce, too.
Get the Chicken and Eggplant Kebabs with Tahini Yogurt Sauce recipe.
Bruschetta Grilled Chicken
Keep dinner refreshing by pairing your grilled chicken with bruschetta. We're hungry just thinking about it!
Get Ree's Bruschetta Grilled Chicken recipe.
Grilled Chicken Salad with Feta, Fresh Corn, and Blueberries
Packed with grilled chicken and fresh corn, this salad is a great barbecue side dish—or even weekday dinner.
Get the Grilled Chicken Salad with Feta, Fresh Corn, and Blueberries recipe.
Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta
This creamy chicken and lemon basil pasta will leave you in a blissful food coma.
Grilled Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Panini
A sun-dried tomato and pesto sauce takes this panini from good to outstanding.
Get Ree's Grilled Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Panini recipe.
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