Summer Grilled Chicken Dinners

I grill as often as I possibly can once the warm weather hits, and grilled chicken is almost always at the center of it all. There is something about the sizzle, the char, and the smell of a good marinade hitting hot plates that makes dinner feel like an event rather than a task. The trick to truly great grilled chicken? It's all about the marinade. A good marinade tenderizes the meat, locks in moisture, and builds the kind of flavor that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. I've rounded up my absolute favorite grilled chicken recipes. The ones I actually make on repeat all summer long. From simple lemon garlic breasts that go with everything, to saucy foil packets you can throw together ahead of time, to kabobs that the kids love to help assemble, there is something here for every kind of summer night. Fire up the grill, and dinner is going to be delicious.

1. Simple Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken

This is the recipe I reach for when I need something simple, reliable, and packed with flavor. The lemon and garlic marinade comes together in minutes and pairs beautifully with just about any herb combination you have on hand. Mix and match with fresh or dried herbs to switch things up. You really can't go wrong.

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2. Cheesy Ranch Chicken Foil Packets

Foil packets are one of my favorite summer dinner tricks because you can put them together ahead of time and cook whenever you're ready. This flavorful ranch sauce does double duty. It tenderizes the chicken and brings incredible flavor to the veggies at the same time. Toss them on the grill and walk away. It really is that easy.

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3. Juicy Marinated Grilled Chicken Kabobs

These kabobs are the reason I keep extra skewers stashed in my kitchen at all times. The marinade is sweet, tangy, garlicky, and has just a little kick from fresh ginger. It's the best. Soda in the marinade is the secret weapon here, perfectly tenderizing the chicken while the sugars caramelize beautifully on the grill.

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4. Rosemary Ranch Grilled Chicken Kabobs

This recipe is all about the marinade, and it does not disappoint. The balance of ranch, fresh rosemary, and a splash of acidity makes for the juiciest, most flavorful kabobs you'll pull off the grill all summer. I love making these when we have guests over. They always impress without requiring much effort at all.

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5. Margarita Grilled Chicken Breasts

Margarita grilled chicken breasts are bright, zesty, and full of fresh lime flavor with a hint of sweetness. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect for summer grilling, they're an easy way to bring something a little different to the table.

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6. Grilled Lemon Chicken Kabobs

Grilled lemon chicken kabobs are bright, juicy, and perfect for easy summer meals. Tender pieces of chicken soak up fresh lemon and grill up with just the right char for a simple, flavorful dinner.

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7. Chipotle Peach Grilled Chicken

Chipotle peach grilled chicken brings that perfect mix of sweet heat and smoky flavor. Juicy chicken with a little kick and a hint of peach makes it bold, balanced, and made for summer grilling.

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8. Quick Grilled Lemon Chicken Tenders

Quick grilled lemon chicken tenders are bright, juicy, and ready in no time. Lightly marinated and cooked fast, they're perfect for easy dinners, salads, or throwing into wraps on busy nights.

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9. Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Thigh Skewers

Grilled Lemon and Herb Chicken Thigh Skewers are moist and flavorful and super easy to make. People are always blown away by how much delicious flavor these skewers pack in!

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10. Grilled Chicken Thighs (Plus Variations!)

Flavorful, juicy, and cooked with the perfect amount of browning and char, grilled chicken thighs are a fan favorite. We're giving you 5 flavoring options to choose from for the best grilled chicken thighs ever!

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11. Easy Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos

These Garlic Lime Grilled Chicken Tacos are so delicious and savory! Chicken is marinated in a juicy lime garlic sauce, grilled and then served on warm tortillas for a taco treat everyone will love!

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12. Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Our Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Sandwich combines juicy marinated chicken with pepper jack cheese and a spicy curry mayo!

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13. Southwest Grilled Chicken Wraps

Enjoy a tasty burst of Southwest flavors with our grilled chicken wraps. Packed with juicy marinated chicken, our spicy mayo, and fresh veggies, they're ideal for a quick lunch, casual dinner, or even a baby shower or picnic!

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Grilled chicken is one of those go-to dinners that never really gets old, especially in the summer. It's simple, versatile, and easy to pair with just about anything on the table. I hope this list gives you a few new ideas to keep things interesting the next time you fire up the grill.