70 Downright Delicious Grilled Chicken Recipes for a Summer of Good Eating

Felicia Lim

May 22, 2024 at 10:35 PM·15 min read

My favorite season is around the corner: summer! Summer and its long, glorious days are synonymous with beautifully lazy afternoons lounging poolside, hosting endless grilling parties in the backyard, filled with laughter, fun, family and friends.

If you're a grill fanatic and have been waiting all year to dust off your grill and fire it up for a delicious meal, you're in the right place!

While the grill can be used to cook all sorts of vegetables, seafood and meat (like beef, pork and lamb), chicken is definitely a protein that you can always throw on the grill for quick, easy and affordable meals.

As we head into summer, it's always good to have a list of no-fail grilled chicken ideas on hand for a family BBQ. And since chicken tends to be a bit healthier and more affordable than other meats, I assure you that no grilling party is complete without at least a few of these grilled chicken recipes.

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What to Serve with Grilled Chicken

There are plenty of side dishes you can serve with grilled chicken, whether it's a big salad of mixed greens, grilled corn on the cob, mashed potatoes or even sweet potatoes. Chicken plays extremely well with other summer-worthy sides and main courses, so almost anything goes!

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Should You Season Chicken Before Grilling?

If you're wondering what to put on grilled chicken before it goes on the grill, the answer is whatever you fancy! While you can literally grill chicken without anything on it, a little seasoning always goes a long way.

If you're in a bit of a hurry and don't have much time before cooking, a quick sprinkle of salt and pepper will work. If you have time to prepare beforehand, you can make a marinade with mustard, honey, lemon, along with a bit of spices (think powdered garlic or onion), and then season the chicken for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

Best Grilled Chicken Dinner Ideas

From grilled chicken with honey mustard glaze, grilled sweet chili lime chicken, and grilled Hawaiian BBQ chicken, to skewers such as grilled sticky sweet chicken skewers, grilled chicken souvlaki and gyros, and grilled chicken shawarma, these 70 best grilled chicken recipes do not disappoint.

There are also finger food ideas such as grilled chicken and avocado street tacos, grilled chicken Cordon Bleu sandwiches and grilled tandoori chicken skewers.

Browse through these easy grilled chicken dinners for summer, pick your favorites and let's get grilling!