Why grill it plain when the flavor options for BBQ chicken are endless? These simple glaze, spice rub and marinade recipes are perfect for grilling up the best barbecued chicken thighs, wings, skewers, breasts and beyond. And don't forget to make a chicken salad with the leftovers!
"Made this tonight and it was absolutely great. The glaze would be good on any food for grilling. I can't wait to try this chicken tomorrow on my salad."
-Mary Haley Shehan
Love your grilled chicken but looking for a new way to eat it? Chop it up, turn it into a salad studded with mango and citrus, and serve it as a sandwich—perfect for the summer months.
"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. This is a great jerk recipe. So much flavor; it's spicy, hot and delicious. I made this exactly as written and wouldn't change a thing. I ground all the spices for a nice mellow flavor. We love Scotch bonnets, so this was perfect for us."
-Baby Kato
"Excellent! This recipe made my day! It was my first time using tamarind paste, and I marinated it for a good eight hours. This recipe is a definite, 'WHOO HOO!'"
-mickeydownunder
"Excellent sandwich! I used chicken tenderloins instead of whole breasts simply because they were on sale. It worked well though!"
-carolinajewel
"When I made this, one of my guests exclaimed, 'This is the best grilled chicken I have ever had!' It was very moist and tender and had great flavor."
-Chef #1391304
"This is a wonderful sandwich. The combination of simple flavors makes it a winner."
-KelBel
"I was amazed by how quickly this dish came together. I spent no time in the kitchen, and my reward was a very flavorful and enjoyable meal that seemed like it ought to have taken me hours!"
-queenofeats
"This chicken was excellent. Even my picky husband loved it."
-SashasMommy
"The flavor of this chicken was outstanding. The basil and Parmesan were delicious, but it was the lemon sauce that really sealed the deal."
-Vicki in CT
"My husband thought these were the most tender and flavorful chicken breasts he's ever grilled."
-MelinOhio
"Simple and delicious! Don't be deceived by the long list of ingredients — this dish comes together quickly. This was a hit with adults and children alike."
-KatieMG
"I was looking for a healthy, easy, quick and tasty way to grill chicken. This recipe was perfect."
-South Carolina Girl
"This chicken is FANTASTIC! So flavorful and juicy, a great marinade to accomplish in such a short amount of time."
-loof
"We loved this recipe! The marinade is super flavorful, my picky 7 year old loved it and even asked for it for dinner the next day!! WIN"
-frostingnfettuccine
"These drumsticks are both sweet and sticky. No problem with the sticky part—I know how to lick my fingers."
-Kay D.
"I couldn't resist this recipe! I love to grill, and this was delicious. I loved how the marinade caramelized on the chicken."
-breezermom
"This was so simple and so yummy. I used boneless chicken tenders. I loved the hint of the cinnamon. This is a recipe that I will use again and again."
-Donna in Michigan
"This was so tender, moist and flavorful—which is really saying something for boneless and skinless chicken breasts."
-Kendra*
"These were great! I marinated the chicken for an hour or so. We really liked the flavor and texture contrasts."
-Chocolatl
"This was a wonderful dish; easy to make and perfect for a large crowd. Everyone enjoyed this dish."
-Miss Annie
"Mmm! My daughter said this was the best homemade flatbread pizza she's ever had."
-karen in tbay
Bring a touch of summer to your pizza with this fast and healthy recipe.
"This recipe makes my mouth sing and creates instant joy when eating it. I cannot get Vietnamese food where I live, and this is my favorite Vietnamese main course. I followed the recipe as written. Super yummy!"
-foodwhisperer1
"The crunch of the pickled veggies and the cucumbers, along with the flavor of the chicken, was just so tasty. My husband loved it, and both of us can't wait to try making it again."
-TexasKelly
"This is absolutely the best chicken that I have ever cooked. I marinated overnight and cooked them on the charcoal grill."
-Becroe
"I loved this recipe! What great flavor. I did not have yogurt, so I used some sour cream, and it didn't seem to affect the taste at all. I will make this one again."
-Pam-I-Am
"This was easy, quick and very tasty. The tarragon was a great addition."
-iris5555
"Wow, this was so tasty! I would not say it tasted exactly like my favorite dish at Carrabba's, but somehow, it tasted better!"
-Ericschef
"Ok, this is the best marinated grilled chicken I've ever made! I only got in about three hours marinating time, and my chicken still sucked up so much flavor! It was tangy and delicious."
-mommyluvs2cook
"This was outstanding. The combination of the two paprikas and the cumin really hit the mark for flavor."
-IngridH
"Delicious! We loved these easy, flavorful chicken tacos. My family devoured them and gave two thumbs up."
-Bayhill
"These were crispy on the outside, and gooey and cheesy on the inside. The marinated chicken made them nice and garlicky too."
-Muffin Goddess
"The lemon marinade was the star of the show, and the combination of flavors in the salad was wonderful."
-French Tart
"Fabulous! Some of the best chicken I have ever made on the grill. The marinade has such a good flavor."
-Spivels
"This recipe was incredibly wonderful. Even my husband who is not a chicken person thoroughly enjoyed it."
-Roberta Lynn
"This was our first time grilling pizza and it was so much fun. The crust got really nice and crispy."
-FLKeysJen
"This is my go-to recipe when I want to grill chicken. I love the combination of shallots, spices and lemon."
-MtSkiLover
"We loved this recipe. The chicken grilled to perfection and it was extremely tender."
-French Tart
"I never thought of mixing barbecue sauce with mayo. The combination was delish! I added in enough hot sauce to satisfy my taste buds. I'll definitely make this again!"
-Roxanne J.R.
"This recipe is a winner. The wings have enough flavor for the more adventurous eaters, yet it's not overly spicy."
-Nif
"The marmalade dressing has such beautiful flavors of citrus and ginger. I could have sipped it by itself!"
-NcMysteryShopper
"Outstanding! I used about half-vegetable oil and half-sesame oil to give it that real Asian flair."
-gailanng
"It has been demanded that I bring this wrap to all future gatherings! These stored well overnight and were great served cold the next day."
-Cuistot
"Simplicity is sometimes the best option. This is the perfect summer sandwich."
-Vicki in CT
"We all really enjoyed this grilled chicken! I marinated the breasts for 24 hours, and the flavor was terrific."
-Nif
"This was simple, quick and delicious. The chicken was so tender and it took me less than 5 minutes to prepare."
-Chef floWer
"This was so good. I would have invited people over for lunch to share—if I hadn't eaten it all myself."
-gailanng
"I have made this recipe several times and it is the best. The chicken tastes great and always comes out so tender."
-amyb1121
"Simply excellent! Just the right amount of flavor."
-Lucky in Bayview
"Easy and delicious! The chicken was very moist and tender, and I love the way the Parmesan gets when it's grilled."
-*Pixie*
