Our Best Grilled Chicken Recipes to Make Tonight (2024)

Updated on 07/21/22

• 01 of 25

  Jamaican Jerk Chicken

  

  This Jamaican jerk chicken recipe delivers all the island flavor you crave thanks to a super savory jerk paste. Enjoy this summer favorite with rice on the side, or serve it in a wrap with sauteed peppers and onions.

• 02 of 25

  Grilled Chicken Panini

  

  Make this grilled chicken panini for a hearty summer lunch or dinner. Italian dressing, sliced fresh tomato, and mozzarella cheese slices complete this delicious sandwich.

• 03 of 25

  Crispy Grilled Chicken Breasts

  

  We're crazy about this crunchy, tasty recipe for crispy grilled chicken that you can make on the grill or bake in the oven on rainy days. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are prepared with an herb and breadcrumb coating and then grilled. The result is tender, juicy, flavorful chicken breasts with a wonderfully crunchy crust.

• 04 of 25

  Grilled Buffalo Wings

  

  You can't beat these marinated grilled Buffalo chicken wings if you're looking for a summer party or cookout appetizer. Serve these wings with the included homemade blue cheese dipping sauce.

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• 05 of 25

  Balsamic Marinated Chicken Breasts

  

  Balsamic vinegar, garlic, and a variety of dried herbs provide the flavor for these easy marinated and grilled chicken breasts. Use an outdoor grill, electric grill, stovetop grill pan, or broiler to prepare this simple recipe.

• 06 of 25

  Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs

  

  We love this recipe for grilled BBQ chicken thighs because it uses the juiciest, most flavorful part of the chicken. The marinated chicken spends some time on the grill, and then it's finished with a super-easy, homemade sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. You won't believe how effortlessit is to get so much flavor out of chicken.

• 07 of 25

  Mediterranean Chicken Salad

  

  Marinated boneless chicken breasts are grilled to perfection to make this fabulous Mediterranean chicken salad recipe. The breasts are sliced on the diagonal, served atop spinach or mixed lettuces, and garnished with tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. The salad is a warm-weather winner that can be made year-round.

• 08 of 25

  Sesame Ginger Grilled Chicken Breasts

  

  Here's a simple, wonderful sesame ginger grilled chicken breast recipe. You'll love the sweet, salty, and aromatic flavors of this sophisticated-tasting dish that's so easy to prepare. Everyone will love these fast and easy marinated grilled chicken breasts.

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• 09 of 25

  Greek Chicken Kabobs

  

  Bring the bright, fresh flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this recipe for Greek chicken kabobs. Cubes of boneless chicken marinate in a mixture of garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano before being skewered with bell pepper and red onion. Once grilled, the kabobs are served with a homemade tzatziki sauce.

• 10 of 25

  Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

  

  This satisfying Caesar salad features grilled chicken and romaine hearts, cooked pasta, toasted brioche pieces, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The salad is an excellent option for summer dinners or entertaining.

• 11 of 25

  Bulgogi Chicken

  

  While it's not quite as effortless as ordering takeout barbecue from a Korean restaurant, this backyard replica Bulgogi Chicken makes a convincing stand-in with very little work. Serve it with rice, kimchi, and these spicy Korean cucumber pickles.

• 12 of 25

  Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

  

  Everyone loves chicken quesadillas, and thisgrilled chicken quesadillarecipeis sure to be a crowd-pleaser. You can prepare the components for these quesadillas ahead of time (remember to allow enough time for the chicken to marinate) and then simply assemble and grill them up in 10 minutes when you're ready to eat.

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• 13 of 25

  Grilled Chicken Salad

  

  Here's a delicious way to enjoy grilled chicken salad this summer. This indulgent California grilled chicken salad recipe combines marinated and grilled chicken breasts with lettuces, tomatoes, olives, crisp cooked pancetta or bacon, avocados, and blue cheese for a tasty twist on Cobb salad.

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• 14 of 25

  Grilled Chicken Tikka

  

  Want to enjoy the rich, complex flavors of Indiantake-out, without the cost? We're here to grant your wish, with this effortless and awesomely delicious recipe for grilled chicken tikka.

• 15 of 25

  Grilled Chicken With Goat Cheese Sauce

  

  Chicken breasts go from weeknight standby to special occasion-ready when you dress them up with a unique, flavorful sauce, as in this grilled chicken with goat cheese sauce. The recipe includes instructions for an elegant (optional) roasted red pepper puree, adding extra color and texture to this already-impressive dish.

• 16 of 25

  Greek Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Wrap

  

  These grilled chicken gyros are a great way to enjoy a chicken sandwich this summer. This will be your go-to recipe for marinated, grilled, sliced chicken breasts that you can top with a simple sauce and fold into a warm pita for lunch or dinner.

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• 17 of 25

  Grilled Bone-In Chicken Breasts

  

  It doesn't get much easier than this recipe for grilled chicken breasts. Adding salt to the chicken at least two hours before grilling gives it time to re-absorb its own juices and the added salt, resulting in extra juicy and flavorful chicken that is well-seasoned inside and out.

• 18 of 25

  Grilled Chicken Banh Mi

  

  Take your taste buds on a trip to the streets of Vietnam with this irresistible grilled chicken banh mi. Grill the chicken on an outdoor charcoal or gas grill, or use a stovetop grill pan.

• 19 of 25

  Grilled Caprese Chicken

  

  Fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese adorn this lemon- and garlic-marinated grilled Caprese chicken. Fresh basil leaves and a simple balsamic reduction bring this colorful and delicious chicken dish to life.

• 20 of 25

  Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters

  

  If you're looking for a budget-friendly recipe for the grill, these flavorful marinated grilled chicken leg quarters are a perfect choice. Simple and versatile, they'll be perfect served with these grilled Parmesan potatoes and a simple salad.

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• 21 of 25

  Marinated Ginger Chicken for the Grill

  

  An aromatic marinade flavors these tender, juicy grilled chicken thighs. Garlic, sesame oil and seeds, chili peppers, and a generous amount of ginger root are among the ingredients.

• 22 of 25

  Yakitori Negima

  

  Yakitori Negima (Japanese grilled chicken skewers) makes a fabulous appetizer or main dish. Serve the tender grilled chicken skewers with the flavorful yakitori sauce.

• 23 of 25

  Thai Grilled Chicken Salad

  

  This colorful grilled chicken salad is loaded with flavor from savory fish sauce, aromatic lemongrass, and fragrant lime leaf. Broil the chicken in the oven or grill it on an outdoor grill.

• 24 of 25

  Better BBQ Chicken Legs

  

  These brined BBQ chicken drumsticks are finished with a perfectly spiced homemade barbecue sauce. Serve the juicy chicken legs as an appetizer or main dish. Add corn on the cob and grilled potatoes for a satisfying summer meal that will please even the pickiest eaters.

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• 25 of 25

  Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings

  

  A simple combination of pantry spices makes these grilled chicken wings an easy, budget-friendly preparation. Serve these spicy grilled chicken wings with blue cheese dressing and fresh celery and carrot sticks.

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