25 Chicken Recipes To Grill This Summer (2024)

This time of the year we do not like to turn on the oven or use the stove unless we absolutely have too. When the summer heat hits we like to go outside and fire up the grill for our meals. We like to incorporate a lot of chicken into our diet but for the summer I was hoping to switch up our normal grilled chicken recipes. Check out these 25 chicken recipes to grill this summer. Now the big choice is…which one first??

1. Grilled Chicken Thighs with Brown Sugar Glaze – These juicy, savory-sweet brown sugar glazed chicken thighs are grilled to a tender perfection! They’re the perfect amount and spicy.
2. Smoky Habanero Barbecue Grilled Chicken Wings – Grab plenty of napkins and get ready for these wings that pack a hot heat punch from two tiny little peppers!
3. Molasses and Stout Grilled Chicken Drumsticks – With some molasses and a full bodied stout, you can make these grilled drumsticks that are hard to beat. Don’t be afraid of leftovers, they’re good cold!
4. Grilled Chili Cilantro Lime Chicken – This chicken is so tender and the flavors from the chili cilantro lime marinade basically define summer!
5. Ranch Grilled Chicken with Yogurt Marinade – The yogurt in the marinade keeps the chicken tender. The best part? It’s only 5 ingredients for this tasty marinade!
6. Peach Bourbon Grilled Chicken – Add more seasonal fruits to dinner with this Peach Bourbon Grilled Chicken. It’s the light, slightly sweet, summery dish that’s just right to feed hungry crowds at your next barbecue.
7. Grilled Chicken Legs Wrapped in Bacon – Churrasco de Frango com Bacon is a simple Brazilian recipe that is sure to please your crowd! You can’t beat grilled chicken legs marinated in beer and herbs, and wrapped in bacon.
8. Mojito Grilled Chicken Thighs – Who knew that rum, mint and lime are also good with chicken? These Mojito grilled chicken thighs are a fun and playful riff off on a favorite co*cktail.
9. BBQ Tex Mex Chicken – This healthy bbq recipe has all the southern flavors! You can serve it with a tostada topped with lettuce, cheddar, greek yogurt, and salsa to complete the meal!
10. Grilled Chicken Tacos with Peach Salsa – Fire up the grill for taco night! This Chicken Taco recipe is made with lean grilled chicken breast, fresh peach salsa, fresh corn, cilantro, lime, and Cotija cheese.
11. Maple Dijon Grilled Chicken – Maple syrup and Dijon mustard are a match made in heaven and taste delicious on a grilled chicken breast.
12. Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Wings – Use this easy homemade teriyaki recipe to grill up some wings this summer.
13. Simple Lemon Grilled Whole Chicken – Learn how to spatchco*ck a chicken so you can grill up a whole chicken! Everyone will love this juicy, tender chicken with hints of zesty garlic and earthy rosemary.
14. Best & Juiciest Grilled Chicken Breast – The secret to this grilled chicken breast is the marinade! In fact, you should let the chicken marinate for two days!
15. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Herbs and Lemon – This simple no-fail grilled chicken recipe can be enjoyed with any vegetable for an easy weeknight meal. Use your leftovers in a sandwich or salad the next day!
16. BBQ Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters – Chicken Leg Quarters are simply seasoned with a spice rub, basted on the grill, and finished with your favorite barbecue sauce!
17. Grilled Chicken Thigh Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce – Bring the taste of Southeast Asia to your grill! If the moist, flavorful chicken isn’t enough, the dipping sauce is divine!
18. Apple Cider Thyme Grilled Chicken – You can set chicken and marinade bags up for the freezer, pull them out and thaw before grilling. The chicken is super tender, slightly sweet, and full of flavor!
19. Healthy Grilled Tandoori Chicken Wings – If you’re looking for a different kind of wing, try these! Marinate the wings in yogurt and some Indian spice marinade and then let the grill do the rest!
20. Greek Lemon Chicken Kabobs with Tzatziki Sauce – Everyone loves a meal on a stick! Don’t forget the homemade Tzatziki sauce!
21. Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Creamy Light Dressing – Summer and salads go hand in hand, but did you know you can grill your salad? The lettuce, bread and chicken are ALL grilled to perfection.
22. Antipasto Salad with Grilled Chicken & Pesto Vinaigrette – Add some grilled chicken to an antipasto salad for a great summer meal. You’ll love the Basil Pesto Vinaigrette that acts as a marinade and dressing.
23. Italian Grilled Chicken – Prep your chicken in the morning with the homemade Italian marinade and it’ll be ready to grill up by dinner time!
24. Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Skewers – The whole family will love these chicken skewers. The 3-ingredient honey mustard marinade tastes amazing and is a breeze to throw together!
25. Citrus Basil Grilled Chicken – Give your grilled chicken a new twist with fresh oranges, limes, garlic and basil!

What chicken recipe will you be grilling first this summer?