Grilled Chicken - 50 Recipes

Grilled chicken with our best recipes will be a hit at your picnic. Discover recipes for barbecue chicken, wings, Jamaican chicken, and more.

Grilling chicken techniques originate from recipes brought from the farthest corners of the earth. These recipes incorporate the very best cooking methods. Chefs clearly explain grilling techniques, such as charring over direct heat, followed by heat treatment in the oven or under the grill lid. This ensures even cooking down to the bone. The more options the chef has, the more interesting the dish. It's all about the taste.

Chicken on a can with Coke BBQ sauce

A beer can helps stabilize the chicken while it cooks, keeping the meat juicy and tender. Top the chicken with a sweet, Coca-Cola-infused barbecue sauce.

Chicken on a can with Coke BBQ sauce

Dry-marinated grilled chicken

To ensure your chicken is bursting with truly mind-blowing flavor, rub every inch with this spice blend of smoked paprika, sage, and thyme. Then, dip your cooked chicken legs, thighs, and wings in homemade barbecue sauce.

Dry-marinated grilled chicken

Jerk chicken

Flavorful ingredients like rum, ginger, and chili pepper bring tropical warmth to this hearty, spicy grilled chicken.

Jerk chicken

Grilled Cornish Chicken in Jerk Sauce

The chicken is coated in a thick layer of jerk sauce—bell peppers and green onions, Caribbean red peppers, and various herbs and spices. Then, the meat is grilled until tender and crispy.

Grilled Cornish Chicken in Jerk Sauce

Grilled chicken skewers with peach chutney

Aarti uses skinless, boneless chicken thighs for her kebabs. She marinates the meat for about eight hours, then grills it. She adds fresh summer peaches and serves the kebabs with a sweet, tangy chutney.

Grilled chicken skewers with peach chutney

Chicken Kebab in Jerk Marinade

Before grilling, Guy marinates the chicken breasts for a couple of hours in a seasoning mixture of pepper, soy sauce, and orange juice. Fresh mango salsa cools the juicy chicken pieces and adds a vibrant color to the table.

Chicken Kebab in Jerk Marinade

Grilled chicken breasts and romaine lettuce

The vegetables in this dish are also suitable for grilling. Grill marinated chicken breast or thigh skewers with romaine lettuce.

Grilled chicken breasts and romaine lettuce

Grilled chicken salad with focaccia and romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing

Add a light, refreshing dressing and grilled chicken to a classic Caesar salad for the perfect summer meal.

Grilled chicken salad with focaccia and romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing

Salad on a flatbread with fried chicken breast

This pita bread dish is delicious and healthy, with lots of fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, and a tender baba ganoush appetizer.

Salad on a flatbread with fried chicken breast

Grilled chicken breast with marinated cherry tomatoes

"This is a great summer dish, as summer is tomato season," says Mark. "Serve with crusty bread to soak up the tomato juices."

Grilled chicken breast with marinated cherry tomatoes

Spicy grilled chicken breasts with salsa

This light dish uses fresh tomatoes, green tomatoes, and red onion for the relish, with a little heat from ancho chili powder and cumin.

Spicy grilled chicken breasts with salsa

Grilled chicken with toasted lemon and tomatoes

Scott Conant's succulent grilled chicken is served with green onions, thick slices of heirloom tomatoes, and grilled lemon—perfect for a summer picnic.

Grilled chicken with toasted lemon and tomatoes

Oven-baked chicken shashlik in a spicy molasses marinade

Chipotle peppers and sweet molasses add a fragrant flavor to Aida's juicy chicken kebabs.

Oven-baked chicken shashlik in a spicy molasses marinade

Chicken skewers Yucatan style

These flavorful chicken thighs are one of Bobby's favorite skewered dishes.

Chicken skewers Yucatan style

Grilled chicken wings with spicy chipotle sauce and blue cheese and yogurt dip

Grill master Bobby Flay makes a chipotle sauce for grilled wings using Dijon mustard, chipotle pepper puree, and ancho chili powder. A blue cheese and yogurt dipping sauce perfectly cuts through the intense smoky flavor.

Grilled chicken wings with spicy chipotle sauce and blue cheese and yogurt dip

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Grilled chicken legs with barbecue sauce

Tyler starts by marinating chicken legs to make them extra juicy, then makes his homemade sweet, smoky barbecue sauce.

Grilled chicken legs with barbecue sauce

Grilled chicken on a beer can

At summer picnics, grilled chicken is often paired with beer, and this recipe utilizes both. For the desired flavor, use your favorite dry rub and a can of your favorite beer.

Grilled chicken on a beer can

Grilled chicken on a beer can

This grilled chicken stands out among similar dishes with its amazing spices: a blend of aromatic cumin, thyme and oregano, smoked paprika and hot cayenne pepper.

Grilled chicken on a beer can

Grilled chicken thighs in a spicy lemon marinade

For the marinade, Anne Burrell combines lemon juice, fresh sage, and rosemary. Grill the lemon halves and serve alongside the chicken—guests will love the combination.

Grilled chicken thighs in a spicy lemon marinade

Grilled chicken fillet with honey and mustard

Ree marinates chicken breasts for about 24 hours in a simple, flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt. Grilling continuously over high heat creates beautiful grill marks on the meat.

Grilled chicken fillet with honey and mustard

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in tequila and lime

Ina's crispy and juicy grilled chicken breast has the refreshing flavor of a classic lime Margarita.

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in tequila and lime

BBQ Chicken with Honey Orange Glaze

For a rich flavor, Patrick marinates the chicken overnight and then grills it.

BBQ Chicken with Honey Orange Glaze

Chicken burgers with coleslaw and barbecue sauce

Try using Rachel's simple chicken cutlets instead of beef for a wonderful barbecue flavor.

Chicken burgers with coleslaw and barbecue sauce

Grilled chicken and pickled Chinese cabbage sandwiches

Jeff makes grilled chicken with an Asian twist: hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, five-spice blend, crushed red pepper, and sesame oil. Serve on mini buns for a fun party appetizer.

Grilled chicken and pickled Chinese cabbage sandwiches

Focaccia sandwich with marinated chicken and spinach-artichoke spread

Fresh focaccia bread is the secret to Jeff's amazing sandwich. Marinated grilled chicken plays a key role.

Focaccia sandwich with marinated chicken and spinach-artichoke spread

Tacos with grilled chicken, peppers, onions and coleslaw

Bobby makes amazingly flavorful tacos, filling them with grilled poblano peppers and sweet onions, crispy coleslaw, and sweet and spicy grilled chicken.

Tacos with grilled chicken, peppers, onions and coleslaw

Asian Chicken Salad

Thanks to store-bought rotisserie chicken, this salad requires little prep time while still remaining filling. Add a peanut dressing and drizzle with chili oil for a spicy kick.

Asian Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken wings with honey mustard glaze

For a sweet glaze, Gina brushes the wings with honey mustard sauce during the last two minutes of grilling.

Grilled chicken wings with honey mustard glaze

Smoked jerk chicken

Tyler's jerk marinade, infused with fresh herbs and spices, is full of Caribbean flavor and makes the chicken incredibly juicy and delicious.

Smoked jerk chicken

Jerk Chicken Thighs with Spicy Mango Dip

Bobby Flay's jerk seasoning is full of spice and slightly spicy thanks to cayenne pepper. A refreshing note comes from the sweet-and-spicy mango and habanero sauce.

Jerk Chicken Thighs with Spicy Mango Dip

BBQ chicken with chipotle peppers, mango and chimichurri sauce

Combine fresh parsley and cilantro with garlic and lime juice for a vibrant chimichurri sauce that balances the tangy flavor of grilled chicken.

BBQ chicken with chipotle peppers, mango and chimichurri sauce

BBQ chicken with chipotle and mango sauce

Enjoy Guy's wonderful BBQ chicken recipe. Bright lemon and cilantro, the smoky flavor of chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, and sweet fresh mango are just right.

BBQ chicken with chipotle and mango sauce

Grilled chicken marinated in buttermilk and chili peppers with a spicy honey-mango glaze

This dish is completely infused with the smoky flavors of the smoker. Bobby uses buttermilk to tenderize the chicken, resulting in tender and juicy chicken. But that's not all the flavor enhancement. The marinade combines four types of chili peppers and an ingenious method of preparing them. The marinade imparts unparalleled notes of coriander, smoked paprika, and cinnamon to the chicken.

Grilled chicken marinated in buttermilk and chili peppers with a spicy honey-mango glaze

Pan-fried chicken with spinach and pine nut pesto

Grilled chicken is the perfect base for this dish's vibrant, fresh flavors. Giada tops each piece with a savory mixture of spinach and pine nut pesto before serving.

Pan-fried chicken with spinach and pine nut pesto

Grilled marinated chicken thighs

Mark says it's a great basic marinade for grilled meats, and the pink peppercorns add a nice kick.

Grilled marinated chicken thighs

Grilled chicken in a flavorful Caribbean marinade

Before frying, Guy marinates the chicken breasts in a sweet and spicy sauce and adds a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the finished meat.

Grilled chicken in a flavorful Caribbean marinade

Grilled chicken with basil sauce

Giada marinates chicken in lemon juice and fennel seeds, then grills it and serves it with a zesty basil-garlic sauce.

Grilled chicken with basil sauce

BBQ chicken

The Neelys are undoubtedly masters of barbecue, and this recipe is no exception. Italian seasonings provide a savory kick, while the Neelys' spice blend and barbecue sauce impart a tangy sweetness to the meat.

BBQ chicken

Sweet and spicy grilled chicken wings in foil

Coat chicken wings in a sweet and savory mixture of chili powder and brown sugar, then grill them covered in foil for a flavor-packed meal with quick cleanup.

Sweet and spicy grilled chicken wings in foil

Chicken with BBQ sauce and Chinese cucumber salad

Give grilled chicken an Asian twist with a hoisin-based glaze. Jalapeño and lime add a spicy kick, while a zesty cucumber salad completes the dish.

Chicken with BBQ sauce and Chinese cucumber salad

BBQ chicken with hoisin sauce

A 5-spice blend adds an Asian twist to the chicken. Serve with crispy cucumbers drizzled with vinegar, honey, and sesame oil.

BBQ chicken with hoisin sauce

Smoked grilled chicken wings with marinated red chili and dates

Follow Guy's recipe and make some unique grilled chicken wings for your party.

Smoked grilled chicken wings with marinated red chili and dates

Grilled Chicken Curry

"The whole grilled chicken looks impressive, and the dry curry marinade adds an exotic touch," says Mark.

Grilled Chicken Curry

Chicken Tabaka in a frying pan

The quick and easy brick-roasting technique results in tender chicken with a golden, crispy crust.

Chicken Tabaka in a frying pan

Mediterranean Mixed Stew

This popular Mediterranean recipe makes a simple, flavorful dinner with grilled chicken, eggplant, tomatoes, and bread.

Mediterranean Mixed Stew

Grilled chicken drumsticks with cherry barbecue sauce

Cherries might seem like a poor match for chicken. But Neely's homemade cherry barbecue sauce perfectly accentuates the meat's hidden sweet flavor.

Grilled chicken drumsticks with cherry barbecue sauce

Grilled Chicken in a Yogurt Marinade with Harissa

Alex's yogurt marinade keeps the meat juicy and flavorful after grilling. The chicken is served with homemade harissa sauce, rich in spices, garlic, and roasted red pepper.