Summer cooking couldn’t be easier once the grill gets involved. These summer grilling recipes cover juicy chicken, quick seafood, smoky vegetables, homemade sauces, and a simple grilled dessert to finish the meal. They give you plenty of ways to keep dinner simple, flavorful, and affordable without heating up the whole kitchen.
Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes
Chicken is a great place to start if you want a cookout main that won’t blow your grocery budget. These grilled chicken recipes use simple marinades, pantry spices, and easy techniques to keep the meat juicy, flavorful, and ready for all your favorite summer sides.
1. Juicy Grilled Chicken Large chicken breasts get a quick brine and a sweet and savory spice rub, which helps the chicken stay juicy instead of drying out on the grill. It works with so many sides, and the leftovers are easy to use in salads, wraps, or lunches later in the week. ($9.02 recipe / $2.25 per serving)
2. Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts A simple seasoning of olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and brown sugar lets the BBQ sauce do all the talking. A great option for using a value pack of chicken when feeding a bigger group or stocking up on leftovers for the week. ($6.22 recipe / $1.55 per serving)
3. Dry Rubbed Grilled Drumsticks and Thighs An easy dry rub delivers flavorful grilled chicken with minimal effort — a solid choice for cookouts or weeknight dinners alike.