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16 Incredibly Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes

Because effortless meals are what summer cooking is all about.
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.

Overhead shot of chicken and lemon and cherry tomatoes on skewers on a blue oval platePhoto, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

Grilled chicken legs (Inihaw Na Manok)

A classic Filipino recipe that uses lemon-lime soda. Get this Grilled Chicken Leg recipe.

Overhead shot of grilled chicken legs on a bed of rice on a green leafy backgroundPhoto, Ashley Capp. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Rayna Marlee Schwartz.

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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.

Best summer recipes: Grilled chicken with strawberries cucumber and mintPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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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16 Incredibly Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes

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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.

Harissa yogurt grilled chickenPhoto, Erik Putz.

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.

grilled asparagus-stuffed chicken on a blue platePhoto, Erik Putz.

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.

dinner plan: Buffalo chicken burger recipePhoto, Erik Putz.

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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.

Lemon-garlic chickenPhoto, Erik Putz.

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.

16 Incredibly Easy Grilled Chicken RecipesPhoto, Erik Putz.

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. Get this grilled coconut chicken skewers recipe.

16 Incredibly Easy Grilled Chicken RecipesPhoto, Erik Putz.

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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.

Greek antipasto kebabPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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.

Saucy bbq chicken

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.

Chicken leg and chicken drumsticks recipes: Grilled chicken with spring onion saladPhoto, Erik Putz.

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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.

Citrus grilled chicken with pineapple salad.Photo, Erik Putz.

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 greek chicken meze platterPhoto, Erik Putz.

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.

16 Incredibly Easy Grilled Chicken RecipesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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