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Mary
Jun 30, 2021, Updated May 05, 2023
Don’t be afraid of undercooking or drying out chicken on the grill. Instead, try these 28 grilled chicken recipes for expertly flavored and perfectly cooked grilled chicken every time.
Want to know more about perfectly grilled chicken? Check out our full guide on the perfect chicken temperature.
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 recipesto grilled chicken breast recipes, we’re showcasing manyof our most preferredways 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
- Seasoning
- Grilled Chicken Recipes
- Whole Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Thighs, Legs, and Quarters
- Grilled Chicken Breast
- Grilled Chicken Wings
- Marinades and Dry Rubs for Grilled Chicken
Seasoning
When it comes to a good grilled chicken seasoning look no further than our savory and delicious no sugar chicken rub.
4.72 from 21 votes
Easy Grilled Chicken Seasoning (Dry Rub)
Recipe for grilled chicken seasoning. This is a great dry rub for hot and fast grilling. It is also sugar free and gluten free.
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Want something with a little more kick? Try our blackening spice or our jerk chicken seasoning.
4.50 from 4 votes
Blackening Seasoning Recipe
This savory and smoky blackening seasoning has the earthiness of chili spice with the savory elements of kosher salt and dried spices and a gorgeous red color to it. It's perfect for fish, chicken, and pork.
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5 from 1 vote
Jerk Seasoning Recipe
A blend of herbal and baking spices combined with heat for the perfect blend of flavors. A great Jamaican Jerk Seasoning for pork or chicken.
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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.
Whole Grilled Chicken
These whole grilled chicken recipeswill go well with every one of your favorite side dishes. It’s ideal for brunches and barbeques. Grilled chickencanalso 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.
4.86 from 7 votes
Grilled Wine Can Chicken
A take on the classic beer can chicken, but with the added twist of a bright and fruity can of wine.
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4.80 from 5 votes
Pellet Grill Whole Chicken Recipe
Add mild smoke flavor with this pellet grill whole chicken recipe. It starts with a savory poultry rub, and then aromatics stuffed into the cavity. Roast for 90 minutes in the grill for a juicy and flavorful chicken.
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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.
5 from 3 votes
Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe with BBQ Sauce Glaze
Perfectly grilled chicken thighs using a two zone charcoal cooking method and finished with a BBQ sauce glaze.
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4.67 from 3 votes
Grilled Chicken Lollipop Recipe
Frenched chicken drumsticks that are grilled and then finished with a barbecue sauce, honey, and Sriracha glaze. Chicken Lollipops make for a perfect appetizer.
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4.80 from 5 votes
How To Grill The Perfect Chicken
How to make perfect Grilled Chicken every time, with any cut of chicken. This fool proof method will get you great flavor, crispy skin, and juicy texture for the best chicken ever.
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5 from 2 votes
Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken Recipe
Delicious savory rubbed chicken grilled to perfection with a sweet and tangy rosemary balsamic glaze. This is one of our favorite grilled chicken recipes.
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5 from 1 vote
Ancho Grilled Chicken Recipe with Ancho and Prune Sauce
Combine grill roasted rich prunes and earthy ancho chilies mixed with grilled chicken for a unique and delicious chicken dinner.
*Adapted from a New York Times recipe, provided by Pedroncelli Winery (link in notes below).
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4.75 from 4 votes
Jerk Chicken Recipe
Inspired by the flavors of Jamaican Jerk Chicken, this recipe has a marinade with citrus, savory, and heat and then grilled for the perfect texture.
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4.80 from 10 votes
Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken Recipe
Easy recipe for Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken. Chicken pieces, soaked in a buttermilk bath, grilled to perfection, and finished with a sweet and spicy apricot glaze.
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Jerk Grilled Chicken Recipe
An easy grilled chicken with Jerk Seasoning and cooked using a two-zone grilling method. The flavor is sweet, aromatic, and spicy.
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5 from 2 votes
Grilled Chicken with a Cranberry Chipotle Citrus Glaze
Recipe for Grilled Chicken with a sweet and spicy Cranberry Chipotle Citrus Glaze. This chicken is sweet, spicy, tangy.
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4.80 from 5 votes
Grilled Chicken with Cherry Chipotle BBQ Glaze
Grilled Chicken finished with a delicious sweet and spicy Cherry Chipotle BBQ Glaze. A great way to use summer cherries and add great flavor to grilled chicken.
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4.67 from 3 votes
Blackberry BBQ Sauce Recipe with Grilled Chicken
Grilled Chicken with Blackberry BBQ Sauce. A great way to use summer berries and jazz up grilled chicken.
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5 from 2 votes
Grilled Sriracha Sweet Chili Chicken
Grilled Sriracha Sweet Chili Chicken is perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy grilled chicken. Chicken marinaded in soy and herbs, grilled to perfection, and finished with a sweet chili, sriracha, and citrus glaze.
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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.
4.80 from 5 votes
Grilled Blackened Chicken Breasts Recipe
Grilled and Blackened Chicken Breastis a great way to add intense flavor to chicken. With herbal and earthy flavors, this recipe will make your mouth water.
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5 from 2 votes
Grilled Stuffed Buffalo Style Chicken Breast Recipe
These Buffalo Stuffed Grilled Chicken Breasts have all of the intoxicatingly delicious flavors of Buffalo wings, but without any guilt! In this recipe we're stuffing boneless skinless chicken breasts with the amazing flavors you find at your favorite wing joint, then cook them on the grill to perfection.
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4.50 from 2 votes
Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Citrus Marinade
Grilled Chicken Kebabs with a Citrus marinade. A simple and flavorful chicken dish.
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5 from 2 votes
Chipotle Honey Grilled Chicken
An easy and delicious recipe for spicy and sweet Chipotle Honey Grilled Chicken. Grilled marinated chicken, shredded and perfect for tacos, sliders, sandwiches, and so much more.
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4 from 1 vote
Savory Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Recipe
Perfectly grill chicken breasts with a savory dry rub that packs a flavor punch and is still juicy.
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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.
4.69 from 22 votes
Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe
The best grilled chicken wings with crispy skin, using corn starch. We're finishing with a honey barbecue sauce for truly the best BBQ wings recipe!
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4.72 from 7 votes
Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Perfectly grilled chicken wings with crispy skin, with a spicy and savory peanut sauce.
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Marinades and Dry Rubs for Grilled Chicken
Try adding flavor before you cook with a dry rub or marinade.
5 from 1 vote
Grilled Chicken Marinade
A simple and easy chicken marinade great for grilled chicken, plus the components for a great marinade!
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4.50 from 6 votes
Grilled Chicken Fajitas Recipe with Chipotle Marinade
A tasty and slightly spicy garlic chipotle marinade for chicken, and how to use it for Grilled Chicken Fajitas.
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4.72 from 21 votes
Easy Grilled Chicken Seasoning (Dry Rub)
Recipe for grilled chicken seasoning. This is a great dry rub for hot and fast grilling. It is also sugar free and gluten free.
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4.41 from 364 votes
Pork Rub – Ultimate Dry Rub for Chicken & Pork
A fantastic homemade pork rub great for pork and chicken. Our Ultimate Dry Rub adds savory and sweet flavors to provide a wow factor to your next BBQ.
This recipe builds upon our homemade Basic Dry Rub and adds more complexity and bold flavors.
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About Mary
I'm Mary, a wine/food/travel writer, Certified Sommelier, mom of twins, former vegetarian turned BBQ fanatic, runner, founder of Vindulge, and author of Fire + Wine cookbook. Thanks for stopping by!
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