Fire up the grill and try some of these delicious grilled chicken recipes that are perfect for summer cookouts. These simple family-friendly grilled chicken recipes would be ideal for busy weeknights this summer.
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Over the weekend we finally pulled out the grill and had our first barbecue of the season. I’m so happy that summer is almost upon us. While I love the coziness of fall, I’ve always been a summer girl at heart.
And one of the best things about summer is all the delicious food. Whether it’s flavorful pasta salads (my favorite!), burgers on the grill, or easy no-bake summer desserts there is always something to look forward to when the weather gets warm.
Because, let’s face it, nobody wants to be standing in front of a hot stove when it’s 80 degrees outside. So, we turn to simple and quick summer grilling recipes. And, there is nothing easier and more delicious than grilled chicken.
Chicken meals are the perfect no-fuss family dinner any time of the year. Whether you love it in casseroles, one-pot recipes, sheet pan dinners, or even in the air fryer or slow cooker. Chicken recipes are great because they are not only kid-friendly but simple to prepare making them ideal for busy weeknights.
No matter how you enjoy delicious chicken dinners, in the summer it’s all about the grill. And, there is nothing better than juicy, delicious grilled chicken which is why I decided to compile some simple recipes that would be perfect for your summer cookout.
Looking for more easy summer recipes? Find tasty summer BBQ side dishes or fresh summer salads to pair with your grilled chicken. As well, as simple dinners and crockpot recipes for an effortless meal on busy summer days.
43 Grilled Chicken Recipes for Summer Cookouts
Fire up the grill, because these 43 delicious grilled chicken recipes would be great for your next family gathering, summer BBQ, or 4th of July picnic. You will find recipes for grilled chicken legs, chicken thighs, chicken tenders, and chicken drumsticks in delicious marinades, glazes, and seasonings.
1
Swirls of Flavor
Balsamic Chicken Recipe
Your taste buds will be happy with this Balsamic Chicken Recipe that is flavored in a balsamic vinegar, lemon and oregano marinade.
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2
Cook With Kushi
Grilled Tandoori Chicken
Grilled Tandoori Chicken is a juicy and delicious dish for summer backyard barbecues.
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3
Haute and Healthy Living
Grilled BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs {Quick & Easy}
These grilled BBQ chicken thighs are marinated and glazed in a sweet and smoky BBQ marinade and grilled to perfection.
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4
The Flavours of Kitchen
Thai Grilled Chicken
This Sweet and Spicy Thai Grilled Chicken has real Thai flavors. Chicken thighs are marinated in Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, lemongrass, fish sauce and then grilled.
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5
The Wooden Skillet
Peach Chicken
Peach Chicken is a delicious grilled peach chicken recipe with burrata cheese, prosciutto and fresh basil leaves!
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6
Recipes From a Pantry
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Grilled Chicken Tenders get an Asian flair with this juicy grilled chicken strips recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner this summer.
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7
My Everyday Table
Grilled Chicken Thighs
Learn how to grill chicken thighs so they turn out perfect and juicy every time!
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8
Grumpy's Honey Bunch
Firemen’s Field Day Chicken Barbecue
Firemen’s Field Day Chicken Barbecue is marinated in a seasoned oil and vinegar solution for at least 24 hours, parboiled, then finished off on the grill.
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9
BBQing with the Nolands
Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs
This recipe for Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs is so easy with a sticky caramelized BBQ sauce on the outside, and juicy and tender on the inside.
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10
Rock Recipes
Grilled Lemon Chicken
Grilled Lemon Chicken with an easy marinade that has few ingredients is all you need to add bright fresh flavor to the summertime grill.
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11
Nibble and Dine
Grilled Balsamic Chicken
This is an easy grilled chicken recipe that uses boneless skinless chicken thighs. The marinade is simple but full of tangy and sweet flavor.
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12
Diethood
Grilled Chicken Thighs
Enjoy deliciously tender grilled chicken thighs, coated in a brown sugar glaze, for a juicy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for summer BBQs and family gatherings.
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13
The Toasty Kitchen
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
Grilled lemon pepper chicken is an easy grilling recipe that’s perfect for summer.
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14
The Foodie Physician
Grilled Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa
Juicy grilled chicken topped with a colorful, fresh mango salsa
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15
The Short Order Cook
Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts
For juicy, sauced, & seasoned grilled bbq chicken breasts, this summer easy recipe is delicious! The crispy crust & tender meat is ready in 30 minutes.
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16
Pinch and Swirl
Grilled Bone-In Chicken Thighs (3 Ingredients!)
3 ingredient Grilled Bone-In Chicken Thighs! Learn the secrets to perfectly crisp and juicy chicken thighs every time!
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17
Carmy
Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters
These grilled chicken leg quarters are juicy, tender, and flavorful! Coated in with oil and a simple seasoning mix, grilled until golden.
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18
Recipe Runner
Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa
Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken with mango salsa is an explosion of sweet, spicy, smoky flavors for your tastebuds! Serve over rice or as a filling for tacos.
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19
Blackberry Babe
Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters - Crispy BBQ Glazed
Make these savory Grilled Chicken Quarters with Apricot Barbecue Sauce for your next cookout!
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20
Dish 'n' the Kitchen
Cilantro and Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs
This easy marinade tenderizes and infuses flavor into the chicken, ensuring grilled chicken thighs grill up succulent and tender every time.
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21
Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Sticky Asian Grilled Chicken
Asian Grilled Chicken is perfect for summer, prepared with a garlicky Asian chicken marinade and cooked quickly and easily on the grill.
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22
Cooking With Curls
Hawaiian Grilled Chicken and Pineapple
Pineapple Grilled Chicken is an easy and delicious recipe that takes you back to the Hawaiian islands with its tropical Polynesian flavors.
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23
Homemade Heather
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Satisfy your taste buds with these flavorful teriyaki grilled chicken drumsticks. Perfect for a summer BBQ or a quick weeknight dinner.
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24
Salted Mint
Easy Grilled Moroccan Chicken Thighs
These grilled Moroccan chicken thighs are perfect for grilling with a flavorful marinade and homemade BBQ sauce.
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25
Curry Trail
Grilled Chimichurri Chicken
Tender juicy chicken bursting with fresh herbaceous flavors from chimichurri sauce. It’s a delicious weeknight meal.
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26
Easy and Delish
Grilled Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) with Bacon
Grilled Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) marinated in a mixture of olive oil, beer, spices, and herbs, wrapped in bacon and cooked until crispy outside and juicy inside.
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27
Taste and See
Grilled Chicken Caprese with Balsamic Sauce
Easy, fresh & flavorful! The charred smoky flavor from grilling the chicken takes this classic flavor combo to a whole new level.
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28
The Dizzy Cook
Easy Mexican Grilled Chicken
A quick and easy recipe, this Mexican Grilled Chicken is perfect for weekly meal prep or a family-friendly weeknight meal. Serve with rice and beans or on a salad for a flavorful dinner!
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29
Bunny's Warm Oven
Lemon Herb Chicken
Lemon Herb Chicken is marinaded in lemon juice, herbs and spices and cooked to perfection on your grill.
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30
Hot Pan Kitchen
Juicy Grilled Dijon Chicken Breast
This juicy and flavorful grilled Dijon chicken breast is perfect for weeknights.
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31
In The Kitch
Korean Kimchi Chicken
Chicken thighs are marinated in an Asian-style sauce with the flavors of kimchi and gochujang and then grilled and basted until crispy.
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32
The Feathered Nester
Smoked Chicken Thighs
Indulge in the deliciousness of smoked chicken thighs with this recipe that will be the star in any backyard party or meal.
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33
Ramshackle Pantry
Grilled Chicken Legs with Yogurt Mint Marinade
The zesty tang of yogurt, lime, cool mint, and hardy chicken come together in this Grilled Chicken Legs with Yogurt Mint Marinade recipe. Fire up your grill and make this for your next cookout.
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34
Pepper Bowl
Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken
Try this cedar lemon grilled chicken recipe that is super simple to make. With very few ingredients but tastes delicious!
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35
The Roasted Root
Grilled Chicken Thighs
Whether you’ve been grilling for years or are new to grilling, you’ll love this super easy and goof-proof approach to grilled chicken!
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36
Biscuits and Burlap
Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters
Leg Quarters are the most succulent cut of chicken and they’re ideal for grilling. These are well seasoned and sauced or not, as you choose.
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37
Easyhealth Living
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Grilled chicken tenders ready in under 30 minutes! Use our “secret ingredient” for the best grilled chicken strips to serve with salads, wraps or just dip in your fave sauce.
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38
Out Grilling
Grilled Asian Chicken Recipe (with Sticky Sesame Glaze)
Grilled Asian Chicken is a quick and delicious dinner to make on the grill. Smoky boneless chicken glazed in a quick garlic sesame glaze.
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39
Beyond the Chicken Coop
Italian Dressing Chicken
Grilled chicken thighs marinated in Italian dressing has so much flavor. This Italian dressing chicken is easy to make!
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40
Ask Chef Dennis
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Cooking doesn’t have to be difficult and Grilled Chicken Alfredo is not only delicious, it’s also easy to prepare!
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41
The Rustic Foodie
Italian Grilled Chicken Sandwich
This Italian Grilled Chicken Sandwich recipe is marinated and cooked until juicy and flavorful. Serve on ciabatta with basil pesto mayo!
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42
Our Crafty Mom
Foil Packet Parmesan Chicken & Veggies On The Grill
Make delicious foil packet garlic parmesan chicken & veggies for an easy weeknight meal, especially when made on the grill.
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Find more delicious foil pack summer dinner recipes-16 Easy and Delicious Foil Pack Dinners
43
Joy Food Sunshine
Chicken Kebab Recipe & Marinade
These lemon chicken kebabs are infused overnight with the best kebab marinade and grilled to perfection.
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