18 Grilled Chicken Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight

2015-06-09
18 Grilled Chicken Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight

Impress the family at your next cookout with our grilled chicken recipes, including juicy chicken burger recipes, zesty barbecue, and grilled chicken breast. Satisfying and delicious, grilled chicken is the perfect way to celebrate warm sunny days. Go ahead and bookmark this page because we know you'll be back to make them all.

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Grilled Chicken with Blueberry-Tarragon Sauce

Grilled chicken recipes like this one may look complicated but are actually easy to prepare. Chicken thighs are grilled while you make a homemade blueberry-tarragon sauce that is out of this world. For a simple, healthy side to complete the meal, we enjoy our grilled chicken with zucchini noodles.

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All-American Barbecued Chicken

Celebrate the essence of backyard grilling with our take on the all-American classic: a balsamic barbecue sauce. To get a gorgeous (and delicious!) glaze, brush on the sauce only during the last 15 minutes of grilling; any longer and it will burn.

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Honey-Sriracha Grilled Chicken Thighs

Honey and sriracha make a beautiful sauce for this grilled chicken thigh recipe. It's a simple five-ingredient spicy chicken recipe that might have you breaking a bit of a sweat, but it's definitely worth it. Make some grilled veggies to complete the meal.

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Smoky Paprika Garlic Chicken

The grilled chicken marinade in this easy recipe is one we're sure you'll make again. It's got a tasty blend of lemon juice, smoked paprika, and fresh mint that perfectly seasons the boneless chicken breasts.

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Grilled Chicken with Watermelon Glaze

Watermelon, apple jelly, crushed red pepper, and hot sauce make a spicy-sweet glaze for this grilled chicken dish that's perfect for summertime. If you're interested in grilled whole chicken recipes, try our tip for butterflying chicken after the recipe.

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Mix 'N' Match Chicken Wings

Grab the napkins! Whether it's game day or just a weekend hanging out on the deck with the fam, you'll love this grilled chicken wings recipe. Start with our basic hot wings marinade (buttermilk and hot sauce). From there, you get to choose the rub, sauce, and dip variations.

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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Lemon-Cucumber Relish

Following a Mediterranean diet is easy with grilled chicken recipes as delicious as this one. Juicy grilled chicken breasts are simply seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper. Served with a lemon-cucumber relish and honey-yogurt sauce makes this an unforgettable summertime recipe.

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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Spring Onions and Baby Bok Choy

This grilled chicken thigh recipe is topped with a tangy hard boiled egg relish. The bright flavors of capers, dill, mustard, and vinegar balance the smokiness of the grilled chicken. If you can find them, substitute ramps or garlic scapes for the spring onions.

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Grilled Chicken and Cherry Salad

This grilled chicken breast recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Toss kale, carrots, and broccoli with freshly sliced cherries to form the base of the salad. Top with a creamy lemon dressing and sliced chicken breast.

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Tamarind BBQ Chicken

Tamarind fruit can vary in taste from sweet to tangy. Here, it adds the perfect touch of sweetness to smoky grilled chicken. If have leftover sauce, use it to coat bok choy for an easy side.

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Beer Can Chicken

If you've never cooked a whole chicken on the grill, this is the recipe to start with. Grilling the chicken over a can of beer ensures the results are perfectly juicy and flavorful. You can use whatever kind of beer you like, our Test Kitchen recommends a lager. For a nonalcoholic version, try using ginger beer.

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Pesto Chicken and Radicchio Skewers

This is the easiest grilled chicken recipe in the bunch! Marinate boneless skinless chicken breasts in store-bought pesto and skewer with chopped radicchio. Serve with our homemade Parmesan cream sauce and fresh lemon wedges.

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Turmeric-Ginger Marinated Chicken

Marinating chicken breasts in a spiced yogurt helps ensure they stay extra moist and tender on the grill. Serve them sliced over cooked basmati rice with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.

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Spicy Chicken with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

If you've struggled with your chicken sticking to the grill in the past, it's a matter of flipping the meat too soon. Here, we're cooking the chicken in the oven before grilling for the juiciest meat.

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Herbed Chicken Parm Sliders

Grill up some ground chicken! Here, we're grilling chicken burgers that are flavored with fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Top the finished burgers with marinara sauce, cheese, and basil leaves.

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Meyer Lemon & Rosemary Chicken Salad

If you're looking for a light and flavorful grilled chicken salad, try this recipe. Once the chicken is grilled, layer it on a platter with fresh herbs, escarole, Belgian endive, and radishes. A Meyer lemon dressing pulls the whole dish together.

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Grilled Chicken with Cajun Crawfish Cream Sauce

Try this Cajun twist on grilled chicken. Each bite is loaded with a spicy crawfish cream sauce. Look for crawfish tails in the freezer section of your grocery store. If you can't find them, use peeled shrimp instead.

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Chimichurri Chicken

This grilled chicken recipe is pretty simple to allow for the sauce to shine. It's a zesty blend of fresh parsley, cider vinegar, garlic, lemon, and crushed red pepper. Serve the dish alongside steamed green beans.

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