16 Incredibly Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes
Photo, Ashley Capp. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Rayna Marlee Schwartz.
There are plenty of ways to up your grilling game this summer, and none of them are complicated. Whether you choose an ultra-simple marinade, a few fresh herbs, a new sauce or spice rub — after exploring these grilled chicken recipes, you're definitely going to feel like firing up the barbecue tonight.
Start with the Greek marinated skewers, and move on to saucy burgers, strawberry and cucumber-topped grilled chicken and more. Any of the recipes below equal a delicious meal that comes together in no time.
Greek chicken skewers
A Greek-inspired marinade of parsley, oregano, lemon and garlic gives these skewers bright summer flavour. Serve out on the balcony or back deck with fresh tzatziki and a tangy greek salad (or go all out and make our Greek mezze platter down below), and imagine you're sitting in a colourful Greek taverna on the Mediterranean for dinner. Get this Greek chicken skewers recipe.
Grilled chicken legs (Inihaw Na Manok)
A classic Filipino recipe that uses lemon-lime soda. Get this Grilled Chicken Leg recipe.
Spicy Grilled Chicken With Strawberry-Cucumber Salad
Ripe strawberries, crunchy cucumber and aromatic mint give simple grilled chicken breasts an instant upgrade. Get this spicy grilled chicken recipe.
Grilled Turkish chicken
Cumin, cinnamon, paprika and turmeric make this flavourful Middle Eastern style chicken a go-to for summer barbecues. Get this grilled Turkish chicken recipe.
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Harissa yogurt grilled chicken
Don’t get into a barbecue rut this season—try out some new seasonings and flavours right away. First up, we recommend a yogurt marinade, finished with spicy harissa and fresh cilantro before plating. Get this harissa grilled chicken recipe.
Grilled asparagus-stuffed chicken breasts
Wrap up crisp asparagus spears in chicken, and throw it on the grill for a simple and impressive meal. Get the recipe for asparagus-stuffed chicken breasts.
Buffalo chicken burger
Who says buffalo sauce is only for wings? Our buffalo chicken burger recipe has just the right amount of heat for those cool summer nights. Get this chicken burger recipe.
Lemon-garlic chicken
This recipe originally ran in Chatelaine more than 10 years ago. We’ve subbed fresh rosemary for dried, but otherwise it’s still our all-time favourite grilled chicken recipe. Get this lemon-garlic chicken recipe.
Hoisin-peanut grilled chicken
An ultra-simple grilled chicken that can be thrown together in just 25 minutes—without sacrificing on style and flavour. Get this hoisin-peanut grilled chicken recipe.
Curried Coconut-Chicken Skewers With Honey-Lime Coleslaw
These spicy skewers have in been on our weekly rotation all summer long. Fire up the grill and try them tonight! Get this curried coconut-chicken skewers with honey-lime coleslaw recipe.
Curried chicken kebabs with broccoli and peppers
Madras curry paste gives these chicken and veggie skewers a perfect punch of spice, while the coconut milk adds a light, creamy note that balances out the heat level. Get this curried chicken kebabs recipe.
Saucy BBQ chicken
This classic summer recipe is all about the sauce. (It’s an essential ingredient in a successful barbecue.) Get this saucy BBQ chicken recipe.
Grilled chicken with spring onion salad
Grilled chicken legs give your plate an eye-catching finish. Serve with a fresh spring onion and parmesan salad. Get this grilled chicken and spring onion salad recipe.
Citrus Grilled Chicken With Pineapple Salad
Fresh fruit and crunch veggies give simple weeknight dinners a little extra colour and zest. Get this citrus grilled chicken recipe.
Grilled Greek chicken meze platter
Add these greek chicken kebabs to a delicious meze platter tonight. Filled with pita, creamy eggplant dip and whipped feta, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or easy entertaining. Get this Greek chicken meze platter recipe.
Grilled five-spice chicken
One of our fastest dinner recipes on file, this lightly spiced grilled chicken (with a side of hot and sour beans), is ready in just 15 min! Get this grilled 5-spice chicken recipe.
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