BBQ & Grilled Chicken Recipes

Best grilled and BBQ chicken recipes. See top marinades for moist meat and big flavor.

Staff Picks

Grilled Chile-Cilantro-Lime Chicken

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This easy chile-cilantro-lime chicken is salty, sweet, sour, and spicy. It's great on salads, with rice, or in burritos and wraps!
By boltfan

Grilled Chicken Satay

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1
Fire up the grill for this Indonesian-inspired chicken satay. Skewers of perfectly cooked chicken are served with a fresh and flavourful peanut sauce. So delicious that no one will be able to have just one!
By Anonymous

My Favorite Grilled Chicken Ever

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Kelli Bhattacharjee gave me this recipe, which was a winner one year at Versailles Poultry Days. I made a few changes to it and this is hands down my favorite grilled chicken ever! I have literally been making it at least once a week since I've had the recipe. Try it. You won't be disappointed! This is absolutely delicious and makes a very moist and flavorful finished product.
By stylingmom

Copycat Chipotle® Chicken

Rating: Unrated
47
Just a small amount of effort for this delicious and healthy meal. You can use this chicken for tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, or fajitas. Just add your favorite toppings such as lettuce, salsa, rice, beans, cheese, or sour cream. Enjoy!
By RainbowJewels

Grilled Lemon Yogurt Chicken

Rating: Unrated
164
There is something special about what yogurt does to chicken in its smoky, sizzling time over charcoal. It imparts a tangy flavor that lifts all the other flavorings. It tenderizes slightly, without turning the meat into mush. It grills to a caramelized dark brown without tasting burnt.
By Chef John
Sponsored By Food Wishes

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Peach and Cherry Salsa

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2
Toss together a lively peach and cherry salsa, and serve on top of grilled chicken thighs. We wait all year for fresh stone fruit, so take advantage of the abundance and dish up a slightly different take on salsa. Grilling chicken thighs seems to be a bit more forgiving than white meat. The marinade for the chicken is tasty, too!
By Bibi

Spicy Honey-Lime Chicken Thigh Kebabs

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1
The flavors of summer come alive in these colorful grilled kebabs, complete with a kick of heat from the Sriracha and sweetness from honey. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes prior to using to prevent burning. Serve over rice and garnish with lime zest if desired.
By France C

Simple Grilled Hot Wings

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1
Very simple hot, hot wings for grilling. Marinate your chicken in a simple hot sauce and grill up while basting those spicy wings with more of that sauce so that none goes to waste!
By J Chesnut

Rotisserie Chicken

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This is a great easy recipe that our family loves. It's perfect as the main dish of a simple meal with French fries and cole slaw.
By Nicole Baloh Korte

Chicken Tikka Masala

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This is an easy recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala--chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita bread.
By Yakuta

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

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Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. Marinade can also be used for pork.
By Tanya Petkos Schroeder

Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs

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Honey chicken kabobs with veggies. You can marinate overnight and make these kabobs for an outdoor barbecue as a tasty alternative to the usual barbecue fare! Fresh mushrooms and cherry tomatoes can also be used. (This can also be done in the broiler.)
By Ann Marie
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Inspiration and Ideas

Our Best Grilled Chicken Recipes

Our Best Grilled Chicken Recipes

We love chicken on the grill. It's easy to cook, endlessly versatile, and a real family-pleaser. There's enough variety here to keep you thrilled about grilled chicken all season long.
Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs

Greek Island Chicken Shish Kebabs

"Super delicious! I've tried many other marinades and this is the best!" – annisa_j
Good Frickin' Paprika Chicken

Good Frickin' Paprika Chicken

Southern BBQ Chicken

Southern BBQ Chicken

16 Favorite 5-Star Grilled Chicken Recipes

16 Favorite 5-Star Grilled Chicken Recipes

Shoyu Chicken

Shoyu Chicken

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Unbelievable Chicken

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This unusual combination of common ingredients is fabulous! Everyone who tastes it asks me to share the recipe. You will love it and the many compliments you get--I promise!

More BBQ & Grilled Chicken Recipes

Turkish Chicken Kebabs

Rating: Unrated
84
I'd like to think that all the chicken coming off American grills this summer will be as tasty, juicy, and tender as these Turkish chicken kebabs. By using a flavorful, yogurt-based marinade, like the one seen herein, even inexperienced grillers can produce impressive results. I'm not sure how 'Turkish' this is--it's loosely based on a lamb marinade I've used for a long time.
By Chef John
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Grilled Chicken Marinade

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170
Simply the best chicken marinade for any occasion. Works wonderfully on top of a salad.
By Jennifer

Grilled Asian Chicken

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408
Great for last-minute company or a quick dinner by rounding it out with a baked potato and tossed salad.
By Janet M.

Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

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Chicken marinated with lemongrass and grilled. Garnish with rice paper, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, and ground peanut.
By LUCHAPROV

Grill Master Chicken Wings

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489
These wings are always a hit! I grill them up before a party and keep them hot in a low oven. I always use Frank's RedHot® sauce. It's got lots of flavor and isn't too spicy.
By PartyFil-Grillmaster

Easy Chicken Fajita Marinade

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This is a simple fajita marinade that has been bounced around in my family for at least 15 years. It's simple, tasty, easily altered for a twist on the taste, and can be easily prepared in under 15 minutes. Serve with other fajita elements and enjoy! Some ideas: sauteed green bell pepper with white or yellow onions, jalapeno slaw, homemade salsa (tomato or mango), etc.
By jmcdaneld

Spicy Chicken Breasts

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This is a great skinless, chicken breast recipe that can be served over salad greens or as an entree! If serving over salad greens, cut chicken into strips and top with your favorite salsa or dressing.
By Barbara Radford

Greek Chicken

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361
A very good light summer dish. I serve it with sliced tomatoes, feta cheese, and garlic bread.
By Karen

Detroit Hot Honey Wings

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300
A sweet, spicy wing recipe that is amazing on the grill! This is a Detroit recipe, so enjoy!
By MMMMFOOD1

Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs

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This rosemary ranch chicken recipe is so delicious, tender, and juicy the chicken will melt in your mouth. Even the most picky eater will be begging for the last piece.
By Theresa Spencer

Pickle Brine Chicken

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There aren't a lot of great uses for leftover pickle juice. I did hear recently that some people like to drink this stuff after jogging, which I found to be quite shocking, since I had no idea people still jogged. Like most brined recipes, the payoff is in the texture and moisture content and not necessarily in the taste. Having said that, these did have a nice little twang. So the next time you have nothing left in the pickle jar but the juice, you now know what to do.
By Chef John
Sponsored By Food Wishes

Smoked Chicken Breasts

Rating: Unrated
4
This is a delicious and different way to enjoy chicken breasts, with plenty of smoky flavor! Brining the chicken before smoking allows it to stay moist and flavorful. They are a great addition to a salad, on a sandwich, or just by themselves!
By Kim

Easy Chicken Satay

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Savory chicken served on skewers with a slightly sweet peanut sauce.
By Shannon :)

Chef John's Barbecue Chicken

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When it comes to barbecued chicken, everyone wants that nice thick glaze of sauce attached to the skin, and the only way to do it, is brush it on as it cooks. Therein lies the problem. Because of the sugar content, it only takes a minute for a barbecue sauce to go from brick-red to solid black. I just 'mark' the chicken's vulnerable skin side, then cook it all the way through in a closed grill, brushing on the glaze as it cooks.
By Chef John
Sponsored By Allrecipes Magazine

Campfire Foil Packs

Rating: Unrated
68
These are easy to make for camping, my husband loves them! We prepare them at home and then leave them in the cooler until we are ready to cook. You can use any combination of meat and vegetables that you like. Do not try to use less olive oil or foil or your dinner will burn. Be careful when opening foil as steam will have formed inside and can burn you.
By Natural Chef Michelle
Sponsored By Allrecipes Magazine

Smoked Chicken Hot Wings

Rating: Unrated
22
Smoked chicken wings that are tender and delicious. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
By Twayminator

Cafe Style Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

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Delicious and tender grilled chicken on a bed of lettuce, tomato and mayo sandwiched between two slices of toasted French bread. Bacon and provolone cheese can also be added to sandwiches.
By Anonymous

Kabobs

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Grilled steak and chicken that doesn't dry out on the grill, but stays moist and flavorful. These kabobs are simple to make, and delicious to eat. Skewered meat with peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a honey teriyaki sauce.
By Sue

Rusty Chicken Thighs

Rating: Unrated
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I'm going to show you how to make this incredibly simple and highly effective grilled chicken marinade. It's so perfect and juicy and flavorful. It's an overall gorgeous way to grill chicken.
By Chef John
Sponsored By Food Wishes

Italian Chicken Marinade

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This is a simple but delicious way of marinating your chicken.
By Steve Harrity

Favorite Barbecue Chicken

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A not-too-sweet, not-too-tangy barbecue sauce that everyone loves. Finishes in almost a glaze and would also be great on pork chops or ribs.
By Amanda Anne

Easy Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

Rating: Unrated
308
Chicken breasts marinated in teriyaki sauce, lemon, garlic, and sesame oil, then grilled to a tasty finish. Very easy and great for a hot summer's evening. Leftovers are great on a green salad or sandwich. Be sure to grill very hot and very fast!!
By prissycat

Garlic Cream Sauce over Chicken Breasts

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An easy and very tasty way to perk up your mid-week menu. Very creamy and a sure win for garlic lovers. Goes great over grilled or baked chicken breasts.
By Carolyn Sheppard

Lime-Ginger Chicken Kabobs with Peanut Sauce

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6
These chicken thighs are flavorful, moist, and very easy to make. And when dipped into an Asian-inspired peanut sauce, just wait for the m-m-m-m-m's to begin. I like to serve this with Cucumber Slices with Dill (a recipe on this site) and white rice.
By lutzflcat
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