As the weather gets warmer and the sun sets later, you'll likely be itching to stay outside longer. We feel the same way, and one of our favorite ways to make that happen is by stepping away from the stove and making use of the grill. Need more reasons to give it a go? Grilling can be a healthy alternative to pan-frying [1], and grilled chicken pairs well with a number of Summer fruits [2] and vegetables.
We've gathered 30 delicious grilled chicken recipes suitable for anyone from the outdoor cooking rookie [3] to the seasoned master griller.
Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken
Get the recipe: grilled lemon-herb chicken [5]
Coffee-Cream Soda Barbecue Chicken
Get the recipe: coffee-cream soda barbecue chicken [6]
Grilled Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: Michelle Obama [7]'s grilled chicken salad [8] with herb sherry vinaigrette
Grilled Peach Balsamic Barbecue Chicken
Get the recipe: grilled peach balsamic barbecue chicken [9]
Grilled Buttermilk Chicken
Get the recipe: buttermilk-marinated grilled chicken [10]
Caprese Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Get the recipe: caprese grilled chicken sandwich [11]
Easy Grilled Chicken Breasts
Get the recipe: easy grilled chicken breasts [12]
Balsamic Grilled Chicken Topped With Caprese Salad
Get the recipe: balsamic grilled chicken topped with caprese salad [13]
Grilled Maple Dijon Chili Chicken Drumsticks
Get the recipe: grilled maple dijon chili chicken drumsticks [14]
Beer-Brined Grilled Chicken Breasts
Get the recipe: beer-brined grilled chicken breasts [15]
Chipotle-Honey-Lime Chicken Kebabs
Get the recipe: chipotle-honey-lime grilled chicken kebabs [16]
Beer-Can Chicken
Get the recipe: beer-can chicken [17]
Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
Get the recipe: lemon-herb grilled chicken [18]
Avocado Ranch Chicken
Get the recipe: avocado ranch chicken [19]
Italian Marinated Grilled Chicken and Zucchini
Get the recipe: Italian marinated grilled chicken and zucchini [20]
Bruschetta Grilled Chicken Zoodle Bowls
Get the recipe: bruschetta grilled chicken zoodle bowls [21]
Hoisin Glazed Grilled Chicken
Get the recipe: hoisin glazed grilled chicken [22]
Coconut Marinated Grilled Chicken
Get the recipe: coconut marinated grilled chicken [23]
Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Chicken Skewers
Get the recipe: Hawaiian pineapple coconut chicken skewers [24]
Grilled Thai Mango Chicken
Get the recipe: grilled Thai mango chicken [25]
Spice-Rubbed Grilled Chicken
Get the recipe: spice-rubbed grilled chicken [26]
Mexican Grilled Chicken Tacos
Get the recipe: Mexican grilled chicken tacos [27]
Honey Chipotle BBQ Chicken Skewers
Get the recipe: honey chipotle BBQ chicken skewers [28]
BBQ Chicken Salad
Get the recipe: BBQ chicken salad [29]
Grilled Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Wraps
Get the recipe: grilled pineapple chicken teriyaki wraps [30]
Greek Grilled Chicken and Hummus Wrap
Get the recipe: Greek grilled chicken and hummus wrap [31]
Honey-Soy Chicken Skewers
Get the recipe: honey-soy grilled chicken skewers [32]
Grilled Chicken Kebabs With Red Pepper Cilantro Pesto
Get the recipe: grilled chicken kebabs with red pepper cilantro pesto [33]
Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce
Get the recipe: grilled chicken satay with peanut sauce [34]
Grilled Nectarine Balsamic Chicken Skewers
Get the recipe: grilled nectarine balsamic chicken skewers [35]