We’re all fired up for grilling season—but let’s be honest: plain grilled chicken can feel a little… well-done. If your weekend BBQs are starting to taste like déjà-chew, it’s time to shake things up.

We’ve rounded up some of our juiciest, zestiest grilled chicken recipes to keep things sizzling. From sweet honey-lime and juicy peach to bold Thai-peanut, orange-bourbon, and creamy tahini, these flavor-packed ideas will ruffle your tastebuds in the best way. Get ready to wing it with serious style this summer.

Now all you got to do is find an amazing side dish and you’re set for those weekend BBQs.

1. Sticky Grilled Chicken by Chantzy Weinstein

 One of the great things about spending the summers upstate in a bungalow colony is the never-ending late-night talks about food and recipes. This is one of the winners I tried out years ago, and I’ve been making it ever since!

2. Garlic and Herb Grilled Chicken by Chanie Nayman

I’m not usually a measurer when it comes to cooking, but then I live with the consequences of winging it! Sometimes it’s nice to measure and know you’ll get a delicious and foolproof end result like this one.

3. Green Grilled Chicken by Michal Frischman

I’ve made variations of this marinade as a dressing and a dip, but it always feels like summer when we’re grilling green chicken. You can sub fresh herbs for this — two ounces each of parsley and cilantro — and blend it all up with an immersion blender.

4. Grilled Sesame Chicken by Sima Kazarnovsky

This marinade is simple and basic with just the right amount of flavor to keep grilled chicken a long way from boring. The mayonnaise keeps it soft and juicy while the sesame seeds add a refreshing nuttiness and unexpected burst of originality. Pair this chicken with some grilled corn on the cob and a hearty spoonful of coleslaw, and you’ve got yourself a gorgeous plate.

5. Grilled Firecracker Chicken by Sima Kazarnovsky

This is the barbecue version of poppers, and it’s lip-smackin’ good. In my opinion, bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks are the most underrated and delicious piece of meat to grace the grill. There’s nothing like charred chicken skin and fall-off-the-bone soft meat. Add on this spicy and savory glaze, and it’s literal magic.

6. Not-Your-Typical Caesar Grilled Chicken by Chantzy Weinstein

My sister Zisi loves reading all kinds of interesting cookbooks, and she has a great eye for picking out recipes that we just “need to try!” She found this one a few years ago and it’s been on our grilling rotation ever since!

7. 3-Ingredient Grilled Chicken by Chanie Nayman

Okay, you also need the chicken, so this is technically four ingredients, but honestly this is my go-to easiest grilled chicken. On Shabbos, I serve it on a meat board as a more health-conscious option along with sliced hard salami, baked beef fry (sometimes I sprinkle brown sugar on top), and schnitzel. I know it’s overdone, but I find that meat boards are an easy way to put together bits and pieces (hi, leftovers) and end up with what feels like a tasting menu; a small quantity of a bunch of different items.

8. Rosemary Grilled Chicken Bottoms with Red Spaghetti by Chayie Schlisselfeld

Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a backyard barbecue, this recipe is a crowd-pleasing classic with a rustic, aromatic twist.

9. Zesty Herbed Grilled Chicken by Elky Friedman

Here is my go-to chicken cutlet recipe whenever it’s time to grill! It’s easy, flavorful and definitely a crowd pleaser!

10. Tahini Grilled Chicken by Faigy Murray

I love love a good chicken marinade! Nothing says summer like a delicious grilled chicken on a skewer. These tahini marinated chickens won’t disappoint! I was rummaging around my fridge trying to figure out what I can use as a marinade, and I saw a bottle of tahini and this whole idea came to fruition! The flavors are so vibrant! So intense!

11. Grilled Chicken 2 Ways by Mindy and Tuli Feferkorn

12. Grilled Chicken Skewers by Elky Friedman

My family absolutely loves a barbecue. As soon as the weather turns warm it’s a pretty much given that we’ll be enjoying something from the grill each Sunday evening. Love a sweet sauce on your barbecued meat but don’t want something commercial that’s full of fructose? Here’s a fresh and healthy alternative. This sweet and savory sauce is a tongue-pleaser.

13. Grilled Chicken with Pastrami by Sara and Yossi Goldstein

If you marinate your chicken ahead of time, this is a beautiful main dish that you can have ready within 30 minutes. It’s a great option for a Yom Tov lunch, when you want to serve a dressed up chicken instead of a red meat main.

14. Sweet and Smoky Rosemary Grilled Chicken by Erin Grunstein

This simple grilled chicken recipe is fabulous for a weeknight or Shabbat.

15. Grilled Chicken Delicacy from the Nitra Cookbook

Chicken bottoms give this delicacy the texture of veal!

16. Orange Bourbon-Infused Grilled Chicken by Faigy Grossman

What a powerful flavor combo! Here’s a grilled chicken dish that’s not your typical one and marvelously moist and tasty — it’s a notch up and a great change of pace.

17. Strawberry Chicken Skewers by Family Table Staff

Watch these skewers come to life along with 2 other amazing strawberry ideas here!

18. Sumac Grilled Chicken with Sundried Tomato and Olive Tapenade by Erin Grunstein

This Mediterranean chicken is incredibly flavourful and a delicious addition to your summer grilling.

19. Coffee Rub Maple Grilled Chicken by Erin Grunstein

This is a fast and easy marinade that takes your grilled chicken to the next level!

20. Grilled Chicken with Thai Peanut Sauce by Zehava Krohn

This easy grilled chicken is the best – because everything tastes better on a stick! Pair it with a simple zesty and creamy Thai peanut dipping sauce.

21. Best Ever Grilled Baby Chicken by Rivky Kleiman

This is a combination of flavors that hits the spot every time. I’m sure it will earn the title of “best ever grilled chicken” in your home, too. Serve with Cranberry Couscous Salad.

22. Grilled Honey Lime Chicken by Cindy Fanning

This delicious, juicy chicken breast recipe is made with a quick honey-lime marinade and just a few minutes on the grill.

23. Grilled Chicken Fillets with Fresh Mango and Red Onion Salsa by Ruth Israely

Delicious and easy, grilled or pan-fried chicken breasts with bright mango salsa is a fresh option for your meal plan.

24. Balsamic Chicken Cutlets by Estee Kafra

Delicious and perfectly moist balsamic-marinated grilled chicken. This recipe was the winner of the Next Agri Star 2014 Contest!

25. Brined Grilled Chicken with Spicy Coffee Rub by Chavi Feldman

Tired of dried-out grilled chicken? Me too! When I read about the concept of brining chicken cutlets to prevent over-drying on the grill, I just had to try it out. The result was a moist and delicious chicken breast that had my kids (and me!) going for doubles. Use this spicy coffee rub to tickle your taste buds, or opt for going with a simpler version of oil and your favorite spices. Either way, you’ll definitely enjoy a juicy outcome.

26. "Zebra" Grilled Chicken by Hudi Greenberger

This recipe can work with chicken breast/cutlets or with boneless chicken bottoms (aka dark meat cutlets). We used both. The white meat looks prettier, but the dark meat cutlets have way more flavor. Your call!

27. The Best Chicken You've Ever Tasted by Hudi Greenberger

Seriously, you’ll be left wondering what that bird was you’ve been eating all your life. This is what chicken was meant to taste like. I made six whole birds for a Lag B’omer barbecue at our shul this year and there wasn’t a morsel left. One of the guys is still talking about it every time he sees me — three months later! The breast is so juicy you’ll think it’s a leg!

28. Herb-Bundle Chicken by Rivky Kleiman

Chicken right off the grill, crisp and succulent, earns a solid 10 in flavor. Prepared over this bundle of herbs, it can only be described as sheer delicacy.

29. Citrus Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa by Chayie Schlisselfeld

This chicken is light and delicious, and the combination of hot chicken with cold salsa has everyone asking for seconds.

30. Peach Glazed Grilled Chicken Cutlets with Watermelon Salad by Rivky Kleiman

After recently winning the Kosher Chopped Cooking Competition, Rare Steakhouse & Extreme Catering of Miami Beach Executive Chef Arthur Jones shared this succulent summery dish with me. I was immediately transported into summer mode. Summer and grilling are always synonymous in my home… and a refreshing watermelon salad too? What more can one ask for?

31. Simple Grilled Chicken Cutlets with Lemon Vinaigrette Marinade by Rivky Kleiman

The simple marinade with lemon, mustard, and herbs softens the chicken cutlets and makes them cook moist and evenly. You can omit the capers, but we do recommend to give them a try at least once.   See this roundup for more weeknight dinner ideas.

32. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Chimichurri Sauce by Estee Kafra

Grilled chicken is always delicious (when cooked right). Add this zesty sauce, with its fresh flavors and bright colors, for a special treat.

33. Sweet 'n Spicy Grilled Chicken by Brynie Greisman

I tried this sweet and spicy grilled chicken for dinner for my family because I was looking for something interesting, and everyone loved it. It’s not your typical grilled chicken — it has a zing to it that is so appealing!

34. Barbecue Drumsticks with Honey Glaze by Zehava Krohn

Originally published June 2021. Updated and improved June 2025.