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14 summery chicken recipes

From bright pastas and salads, to easy wraps and spicy BBQ — chicken is a superstar summer ingredient. Here are a few of our favourites to try!
14 summery chicken recipes

Lemon chicken spaghettini.

14 summery chicken recipes

Citrus grilled chicken with pineapple salad

Served with a fresh and zesty salad, this meal is best enjoyed out on the back deck with a glass of chardonnay.

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14 summery chicken recipesCitrus grilled chicken with pineapple salad.Photo, Erik Putz.

Saucy BBQ chicken

What is more quintessentially summer than barbecued chicken (other than burgers and hot dogs, maybe)? Brushed with a unique homemade sauce, this chicken will be a new grilling favourite.

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Victoria Day weekend menus: Saucy grilled BBQ chicken on a platterSaucy BBQ chicken.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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Sticky honey-ginger chicken

Take dinner outside tonight with flavourful grilled chicken and a side of minted zucchini salad.

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14 summery chicken recipesSticky honey-ginger chicken.Photo, Jodi Pudge.

Garlicky chicken pasta

This fresh and quick pasta dish is packed with protein and topped with bright vegetables.

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14 summery chicken recipesGarlicky chicken pasta.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Hoisin-peanut grilled chicken

An ultra-simple grilled chicken that can be thrown together in just 25 minutes — without sacrificing on style and flavour.

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14 summery chicken recipesHoisin-peanut grilled chicken.Photo, Erik Putz.

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Curried chicken salad

Take dinner outside with this simple and fresh picnic supper.

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14 summery chicken recipesCurried chicken salad.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Colourburst citrus chicken salad

This salad is made with just a handful of fresh ingredients: chicken, arugula, avocado and beet.

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14 summery chicken recipesColourburst citrus chicken saladPhoto, Roberto Caruso

Baby greens with chicken

Topped with golden brown chicken and packed with bright vegetables, this easy summer salad is a go-to favourite. 

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baby greens and chickenBaby greens with chicken and spring vegetables.Photo, Roberto Caruso.

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Curried coconut-chicken skewers with honey-lime coleslaw

Fire up the grill and try these spicy skewers tonight. Once your family gets a taste of this curried chicken, it will be in high demand all summer long.

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14 summery chicken recipesCurried coconut-chicken skewers with honey-lime coleslaw.Photo, Erik Putz.

Light chicken meatballs with fusilli

We gave meatballs a makeover, subbing chicken for the usual heavy beef and seasoning it with finely chopped fresh mint. Trust us: This is one time it pays to make your own meatballs.

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We gave meatballs a spring makeover, subbing chicken for the usual heavy beef and seasoning it with finely chopped fresh mint. Trust us: This is one time it pays to make your own meatballs.Light chicken meatballs with fusilli.

Lemon chicken spaghettini

This lovely, lemon chicken pasta is a refreshing alternative to creamier fare.

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Lemon_Chicken_Spaghettini-0-lLemon chicken spaghettini.

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Piri piri chicken

Piri piri is a super-spicy pepper sauce made from fiery chilies. We’ve tempered the heat by using a jalapeño, but it’s still got kick. Get the recipe.

Piri piri chicken recipePiri piri chicken.Photo, Yvonne Duivenvoorden.

Sesame-chicken lettuce wraps

These summery chicken wraps only take 15 minutes to make. If you're low on lettuce, you can roll the filling into a whole-wheat tortilla, or serve it over rice.

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14 summery chicken recipesSesame-chicken lettuce wraps.Photo, Jodi Pudge.

Gwyneth's chicken burgers, Thai style

Straight from the grill, these burgers are so incredibly good, you won’t need a bun! Enjoy with the Chatelaine Kitchen’s delicious Bok Choy Salad.

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14 summery chicken recipesGwyneth's chicken burgers, Thai style.

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