31 Of The Best Grilled Chicken Recipes
Jun 30, 2021, Updated Jul 19, 2024
Don’t be afraid of undercooking or drying out chicken on the grill. Instead, try these Grilled Chicken Recipes for expertly flavored and perfectly cooked grilled chicken every time.
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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.
Table of Contents
Chicken Resources
Want to know the secret to perfectly grilled chicken? Don’t over cook it. Check out our full guide on the perfect chicken temperature.
Invest in a digital instant read thermometer.
But a whole chicken and then cut it into halves, quarters or spatchcock it.
Seasoning
When it comes to a good grilled chicken seasoning look no further than our savory and delicious no sugar chicken rub.
Easy Grilled Chicken Seasoning (Dry Rub)
Want something with a little more kick? Try our blackening spice or our jerk chicken seasoning.
Blackening Seasoning Recipe
Jerk Seasoning Recipe
Grilled Chicken Recipes
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.
Have a gas grill? We have you covered with a tutorial on how to grill chicken on a gas grill without burning it!
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.
Grilled Wine Can Chicken
Pellet Grill Whole Chicken Recipe
Grilled Chicken Thighs, Legs, and Quarters
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.
Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe with BBQ Sauce Glaze
Grilled Chicken Lollipop Recipe
How To Grill The Perfect Chicken
Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken Recipe
Ancho Grilled Chicken Recipe with Ancho and Prune Sauce
Jerk Chicken Recipe
Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Recipe
Jerk Grilled Chicken Recipe
Grilled Chicken with a Cranberry Chipotle Citrus Glaze
Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce Glaze with Grilled Chicken
Marinated Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
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Blackberry BBQ Sauce Recipe with Grilled Chicken
Grilled Sriracha Sweet Chili Chicken
Grilled Chicken Breast
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.
Grilled Blackened Chicken Breasts Recipe
Grilled Stuffed Buffalo Style Chicken Breast Recipe
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Citrus Marinade
Chipotle Honey Grilled Chicken
Savory Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Recipe
Grilled Chicken Wings
The wings are one of the smallest and yet most expensive parts of a chicken, but for good reason! They are beyond tasty. Especially when grilled.
Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Honey Bourbon Grilled Chicken Wings
Grilled Wings with Buffalo Hot Honey Wing Sauce
Easy Dry Rub Chicken Wing Recipe (Grilled)
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
Marinades and Dry Rubs for Grilled Chicken
Try adding flavor before you cook with a dry rub or marinade.
Grilled Chicken Marinade
Grilled Chicken Fajitas Recipe with Chipotle Marinade
Pork Rub – Ultimate Dry Rub for Chicken & Pork
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