Don’t be afraid of undercooking or drying out chicken on the grill. Instead, try these 28 grilled chicken recipes for expertly flavored and perfectly cooked grilled chicken every time.
Want to know more about perfectly grilled chicken? Check out our full guide on the perfect chicken temperature.
Chicken is the most consumed meat in the United States. But it’s far from boring! We like to think of chicken as a blank canvas–perfect for covering in flavor and smokey goodness. We’ve gathered up 28 of our favorite grilled chicken recipes so you’ll never have another boring weeknight dinner again.
From grilled chicken thigh recipes to grilled chicken breast recipes, we’re showcasing many of our most preferred ways to cook chicken. Scroll down for instructions on how to prepare them, as well as more of our favorite grilled chicken recipes.
Want something with a little more kick? Try our blackening spice or our jerk chicken seasoning.
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Blackening Seasoning Recipe
This savory and smoky blackening seasoning has the earthiness of chili spice with the savory elements of kosher salt and dried spices and a gorgeous red color to it. It's perfect for fish, chicken, and pork.
Grilled chicken can be a little intimidating for people. Too often people are afraid of undercooking chicken, which instead results in overcooked, dry, and boring chicken. With the right dry rub, techniques, and an understanding of how to grill chicken, you can make fantastic grilled chicken every time. It’s also great when used in a Grilled Chicken Salad or Buffalo Chicken Sliders.
Whole Grilled Chicken
These whole grilled chicken recipes will go well with every one of your favorite side dishes. It’s ideal for brunches and barbeques. Grilled chicken can also be delicious on spaghetti, and sandwiches. For a well-balanced lunch, pile your dish high with fruit and vegetables, as well as a serving of nutritious grains in addition to this lean protein.
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Grilled Wine Can Chicken
A take on the classic beer can chicken, but with the added twist of a bright and fruity can of wine.
Add mild smoke flavor with this pellet grill whole chicken recipe. It starts with a savory poultry rub, and then aromatics stuffed into the cavity. Roast for 90 minutes in the grill for a juicy and flavorful chicken.
Chicken thighs and legs contain more fat than a boneless, skinless chicken breast so they handle high heat well without drying out. Bone-in chicken quarters also help to shield leaner meat from the high heat while cooking.
5 from 3 votes
Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe with BBQ Sauce Glaze
Perfectly grilled chicken thighs using a two zone charcoal cooking method and finished with a BBQ sauce glaze.
Frenched chicken drumsticks that are grilled and then finished with a barbecue sauce, honey, and Sriracha glaze. Chicken Lollipops make for a perfect appetizer.
How to make perfect Grilled Chicken every time, with any cut of chicken. This fool proof method will get you great flavor, crispy skin, and juicy texture for the best chicken ever.
Delicious savory rubbed chicken grilled to perfection with a sweet and tangy rosemary balsamic glaze. This is one of our favorite grilled chicken recipes.
Ancho Grilled Chicken Recipe with Ancho and Prune Sauce
Combine grill roasted rich prunes and earthy ancho chilies mixed with grilled chicken for a unique and delicious chicken dinner. *Adapted from a New York Times recipe, provided by Pedroncelli Winery (link in notes below).
Easy recipe for Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken. Chicken pieces, soaked in a buttermilk bath, grilled to perfection, and finished with a sweet and spicy apricot glaze.
Grilled Chicken finished with a delicious sweet and spicy Cherry Chipotle BBQ Glaze. A great way to use summer cherries and add great flavor to grilled chicken.
Grilled Sriracha Sweet Chili Chicken is perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy grilled chicken. Chicken marinaded in soy and herbs, grilled to perfection, and finished with a sweet chili, sriracha, and citrus glaze.
Chicken breasts are one of the most basic and inexpensive cuts of meat. Jazz up this plain Jane poultry with any number of seasonings and glazes.
4.80 from 5 votes
Grilled Blackened Chicken Breasts Recipe
Grilled and Blackened Chicken Breast is a great way to add intense flavor to chicken. With herbal and earthy flavors, this recipe will make your mouth water.
Grilled Stuffed Buffalo Style Chicken Breast Recipe
These Buffalo Stuffed Grilled Chicken Breasts have all of the intoxicatingly delicious flavors of Buffalo wings, but without any guilt! In this recipe we're stuffing boneless skinless chicken breasts with the amazing flavors you find at your favorite wing joint, then cook them on the grill to perfection.
An easy and delicious recipe for spicy and sweet Chipotle Honey Grilled Chicken. Grilled marinated chicken, shredded and perfect for tacos, sliders, sandwiches, and so much more.
A fantastic homemade pork rub great for pork and chicken. Our Ultimate Dry Rub adds savory and sweet flavors to provide a wow factor to your next BBQ. This recipe builds upon our homemade Basic Dry Rub and adds more complexity and bold flavors.
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I'm Mary, a wine/food/travel writer, Certified Sommelier, mom of twins, former vegetarian turned BBQ fanatic, runner, founder of Vindulge, and author of Fire + Wine cookbook. Thanks for stopping by!
