25+ Summer Chicken Recipes That’ll Please Everyone

 

These summer chicken recipes are sure to please a hungry crowd!

Whether you’re just feeding your family or throwing a huge BBQ, you’ll have plenty of excuses to serve up these summer chicken recipes all season long.

Chicken is one of the most popular comfort foods in the world. Grilled chicken, chicken BBQ, and chicken salad are all good examples.

These quick (and delicious) summer chicken dishes will keep everyone satisfied as the weather outside heats up.

So check out 25+ of our favorite chicken recipes—sit back, pour yourself a glass of iced tea, and relax.

 

 

Best Summer Chicken Recipes

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1. The Best Grilled Chicken (summer chicken recipes)

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How to make the Best Grilled Chicken with lemon, garlic, and herbs that turns out juicy and flavorful every single time. Pair this with a salad, grilled veggies, or meal prep it for the coming week.

 

2. Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken

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Caprese stuffed balsamic chicken is a twist on caprese, filled with both fresh and sun-dried tomatoes for a flavor-packed chicken!

 

3. Mango Salsa Chicken (summer chicken recipes)

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Easy, healthy, and flavorful with just a few simple ingredients, this Mango Salsa Chicken will be your go-to for busy nights!

 

4. BBQ Chicken Skewers (summer chicken recipes)

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If you’re looking to spice up your next grilled skewers, try these dry rub BBQ Chicken Skewers with peppers and onions.

An easy recipe is ready in about 40 minutes.

 

5. Greek Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

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This grilled chicken salad combines marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and bold Greek flavors all in one tasty and easy dinner.

There is a reason this Greek chicken salad with the tastiest lemon and olive oil dressing is one of my go-to supper salads!

 

6. Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Kabobs

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Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken Kabobs — Juicy chicken and crisp vegetables coated in a sweet-and-tangy sauce!! Great for parties or easy weeknight dinners! Everything tastes better grilled!!

 

7. Coconut Lime Chicken (summer chicken recipes)

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This Thai-Inspired Coconut Lime Chicken is packed with flavor and an oh-so-creamy sauce.

It’s simple to make as well, with a few ingredients, and minimal prep, and it’s a dinner the whole family will love.

 

8. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Chicken

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This Strawberry Spinach Salad With Chicken is a super easy protein-packed meal complete with fresh strawberries and a 4-ingredient dressing.

 

9. Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry (summer chicken recipes)

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This teriyaki chicken stir fry recipe has broccoli, red peppers, onions, and tender chicken coated in a sweet and sticky sauce.

A delicious weeknight meal!

 

10. Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Legs

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These Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Legs are loaded with flavor, perfect for a super quick dinner. The best part? No bowls to wash, super fast prep all in one pan!

 

11. Watermelon and Feta Salad with Chicken

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Grilled chicken, watermelon cubes, feta cheese, and mint leaves tossed together for a unique and refreshing salad.

 

12. Pesto Chicken

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This easy Pesto Chicken tastes like a restaurant dish but is made at home with healthy ingredients.

Make it on the grill or bake it in the oven and then serve it with pasta, rice, a big green salad, or grilled veggies.

 

13. Balsamic Glazed Chicken

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Balsamic Glazed Chicken is a delicious and EASY chicken recipe that the whole family will love.

 

14. Greek Lemon Chicken Soup (summer chicken recipes)

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Greek Lemon Chicken Soup Recipe: A great way to warm your belly on cool autumn evenings!

A light and healthy recipe with bold Greek flavors.

 

 

15. 30-Minute Creamy Chicken, Corn, and Tomato Skillet

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Summer’s most popular produce! Get some fresh ears of corn and ripe cherry tomatoes from the farmers’ market.

They’ll transform this simple skillet meal into something spectacular.

 

16. Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

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This Easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe is a summertime favorite, especially when tomatoes are in season.

This is essentially chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and our fresh tomato Bruschetta and drizzled with Balsamic Glaze.

 

17. Grilled Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

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There’s no better time to try your hand at creating zucchini noodles than during the summer!

In only a few minutes, you can have light, carb-free “zoodles.”

 

18. Honey-Garlic Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs (summer chicken recipes)

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It’s something I’ve used a lot. It’s easy to make and uses pantry basics.

Serve with basmati rice or quinoa and steamed or roasted veggies.

 

19. Rotisserie Chicken Banh Mi (summer chicken recipes)

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It just takes 30 minutes to make this Vietnamese-inspired chicken sandwich.

Light mayonnaise and low-sodium soy sauce are easy fat and salt substitutes.

 

20. Chicken Patties (summer chicken recipes)

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Hot or cold, these patties are delicious.

With salad or veggies, it’s perfect for a lunch box or a family feast.

 

21. Summer Chicken and Pepper Stew

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In this light stew, sweet peppers and fresh herbs shine.

Use the conventional cooking method to enhance flavor while gradually cooking the chicken for a light and pleasant summer meal.

Serve with polenta and crusty bread to mop up the garlicky sauce.

 

22. Lazy Chicken (summer chicken recipes)

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A healthful one-pot recipe with summer veggies and chicken. Straight off the skillet, serve this lazy chicken!

Lazy Chicken is a healthy one-pot dinner with layers of fresh summer vegetables and spices. Also, just because it’s called Lazy Chicken doesn’t mean it’ll be dull.

Although finding healthful dishes that appeal to the entire family might be challenging, this one will have the entire family joyfully eating their veggies.

 

23. Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

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Enjoy sweet and sticky chicken drumsticks on even the busiest weeknights.

This easy oven-baked BBQ chicken meal comes together fast.

Your oven does the majority of the work.

 

24. Chicken Piccata (summer chicken recipes)

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This dish uses a butter lemon sauce to coat pan-fried chicken cutlets.

It’s one of the easiest yet most delicious chicken dishes you’ll ever make.

 

25. Grilled Greek Chicken Salad

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The most delicious Greek salad you’ll ever eat!

With delicious tzatziki dressing and nicely cooked, succulent chicken thighs!

 

26. Lemon Garlic Baked Drumsticks (summer chicken recipes)

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After a quick marinade, these drumsticks bake in no time and stay wonderfully tender and juicy.

The high heat crisps up the skin, resulting in a perfectly roasted drumstick that takes just 20 minutes to cook!

 

 

I hope you enjoy this article! Tell me, which one of these easy summer chicken recipes are you going to try?

 

 

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