Grilled Chicken Recipes

Basting the chicken with lemon juice while it's on the grill gives it a tangy taste.

Lime juice, garlic, and fresh mint come together in a lively dual-purpose dressing here. Half is used to marinate the chicken breasts, while the other half is tossed together with watercress, mango, and charred radishes for the salad.

Take grilled chicken breasts in a tasty, direction with this clever recipe: the chicken is pounded so it cooks quickly and evenly, then a tangy homemade hoisin-teriyaki glaze goes on in the last few minutes of cooking to create a delicious char. 

Souvlaki is usually served with tzatziki, a yogurt sauce with cucumbers. This version has more cucumber than yogurt, for a dish with crunch and freshness but few calories.

For succulent chicken in a snap, spread your wings. This method, known as spatchcocking, butterflies the bird by removing the backbone (an easy job for kitchen shears). Spatchcocking ensures the chicken will grill evenly, absorbs subtle smokiness, and achieves a crispy, golden-brown sear. Slather on our Dijon-rosemary marinade before it hits the flames, and let the flavors soar.

Spice-rubbed chicken breasts are grilled gently until they turn mahogany.

Try this delicious recipe for barbecued chicken and ribs for the perfect picnic fare.

Haven't ever had watermelon in a savory salad? It's surprising, refreshing, and so delicious. Everyone will love this Yogurt-Marinated Chicken with Watermelon Salad. 

An Indian-inspired entrée that will give you a newfound love for chicken halves. They take on the same juiciness and smoky flavor as a whole or spatchcocked bird, but are much easier to move around the grill. A spiced yogurt marinade tenderizes without turning the meat mushy, so you can slather it on well in advance.

This grilled chicken is juicy and delicious and the skin is nice and crispy, too.

Invite the neighbors over for a backyard barbecue featuring jerk chicken that gets its spicy flavor from an easy marinade that includes allspice, garlic, and spicy peppers.  It's also delicious with skirt steak or pork chops.

Sliced pears become exceptionally sweet whengiven a quick turn on the grill (or the stove top). This recipe can be made on a grill pan, although you may need to increase the cooking times by one minute per side.

Cooking the chicken on the stove top beforehand takes all the guesswork out of grilling bone-in pieces. The brine, which does double duty as an overnight bath and a cooking liquid, infuses it with flavor and ensures it stays juicy. Recipe courtesy of Erin French, chef and owner of Lost Kitchen in Freedom, ME.

Buttermilk lends moist tenderness to lean meat; rosemary adds herby depth. Serve with Tomato Bread Salad with Olives and Mint.

The healthy fat from the coconut sauce adds to the flavor of this grilled chicken dish.

Grilled chicken gets a boost from fragrant Masaman-curry and tart lime. After the bread and meat get some smoky flavor from the grill, they're topped with peanuts and celery for a delightful crunch, then served with sliced mango and lime.

Who says kebabs are only for meat and veggies? Grilled cubes of bread soak up all the delicious flavors of the chicken, tomatoes, and marinade. Best of all, this dinner recipe takes less than an hour start to finish.

The lamb and chicken can be marinated up to one day in advance and refrigerated. Remove from the fridge one hour before grilling.

A tangy buttermilk marinade infuses loads of flavor into these healthy chicken breasts. This delicious main dish comes together fast—less than 45 minutes.

A touch of olive oil, vinegar, and oregano makes these kebabs sing at dinnertime. For an even creamier dipping sauce, try thick, flavorful Greek yogurt.

This flavorful departure from the usual sandwiches requires little work. It's a cinch to assemble the rest of your meal while this chicken in marinating.

Keep your cool this summer with this simple, fast, and fresh chicken dinner.

This light dinner is just the thing for an end-of-the summer evening. In minutes, thin cutlets get lemony taste from a quick marinade and smokiness from the hot grill. To complete the meal, serve with our Corn and Radish Salad.

Chicken breasts gain a smoky richness and a little heat from marinating in adobo, a tangy Mexican chile sauce.