The possibilities with chicken are really endless. When the weather gets warmer during the summer months make lighter chicken recipes with bright citrus marinades, fresh herbs and seasonal produce. We have a variety of different summer chicken recipes to choose from whether you like a fresh salad with grilled chicken, an easy sheet pan chicken dinner, or chicken kabobs on the grill there's a delicious chicken dish that is perfect for your family's dinner.
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Panera Green Goddess Salad
This dairy-free salad with cobb, chicken, and bacon will certainly become your go-to lunch. Fresh, light, rich in good nutrients, and only needs 10 minutes of your time.
Get the recipe: Panera Green Goddess Salad.
Sweet N Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs
Sweet and spicy grilled chicken thighs. Succulent, tender meat with the perfect blend of sweet and spicy seasonings, charred to perfection on the grill.
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Chipotle Chicken
This chipotle chicken is flavored with a delicious marinade made with smokey chipotle peppers and zesty citrus. This chicken can be baked, grilled or even air fried with delicious results.
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Santa Fe Salad With Cilantro Avocado Dressing
This Santa Fe Salad has delicious juicy chicken that is easy to make while prepping the other salad ingredients for a quick salad that can be on the table in just minutes. Drizzle with a flavorful cilantro avocado dressing for the most amazing salad recipe.
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Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders
This Instant Pot pulled BBQ chicken makes the perfect sandwich. We like it with pickles and onions, or try topping it with coleslaw–Carolina-style!
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Balsamic and Pesto Grilled Chicken
This delicious chicken dish is marinated in balsamic, grilled and topped with mozzarella and pesto for a quick and tasty meal.
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Looking for delicious and easy weeknight meal? This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is the solution! Packed with flavor and made with everyday ingredients, it's also a perfect side dish for summer BBQs or potlucks. This pasta salad will be a hit at any gathering.
Get the recipe: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken
This delicious summer grilling recipe has a flavorful chipotle marinade for the chicken and then grilled to perfection for a quick and easy family dinner.
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Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Breast with Veggies
This healthy meal is quick and easy to make and a breeze to clean up because it is all made on a sheet pan. The chicken and veggies cook together perfectly for a delicious family dinner.
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Baked Chicken Breast with Veggies
The Best Chicken Marinade Recipe
For juicy and flavorful grilled chicken, the chicken marinade is always important. Get all the tips on making the best chicken marinade and how to grill it to perfection.
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Grilled Chicken Tenders
These grilled chicken tenders are marinated in lemon, garlic, herbs and olive oil, then grilled to golden brown perfection. The ultimate easy main course for summertime!
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Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
This easy Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Drumsticks is a great recipe to try for the grill or BBQ. Packed full of zing and flavor it is the perfect chicken marinade.
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Easy Bruschetta Chicken Skillet Recipe
This easy Bruschetta Chicken is made with fresh simple ingredients. Fresh basil, grape tomatoes and garlic are topped on a juicy chicken breast for a flavorful dinner. This nutritious meal comes together in less than 30 minutes.
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Cilantro Lime Marinade
This fresh cilantro lime marinade uses only 5 ingredients, and is super easy to make. It is packed with zesty southwest flavor in just 30 minutes.
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Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
This cilantro lime grilled chicken is easy to prepare, made with healthy and fresh ingredients that pack it full of flavor! The best chicken dish for the summer!
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Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken
This one-pan wonder combines juicy chicken with colorful roasted vegetables, crumbles of creamy feta, and briny olives for a taste of the Mediterranean. Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon brighten up the dish, making it a complete meal on its own. Enjoy it with brown rice, a dollop of hummus, or simply savor it as is.
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken
Bang Bang Chicken Skewers
This easy Bang Bang Chicken Skewer recipe takes only 25 minutes to make. The flavorful skewers are slathered in a spicy bang bang sauce. It is perfect for an appetizer or dinner.
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Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken
Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken is full of fresh pineapple chunks, juicy and tender chicken, bell peppers, onions, and a sticky sweet, and spicy sauce. This healthy, kid-friendly pressure cooker meal can easily be prepped ahead for busy weeks and on the dinner table in under 30 minutes! Skip the Asian takeout and enjoy a flavorful dish at home.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken
Panzanella Toscano With Grilled Chicken
This Tuscan-inspired panzanella skips the stove and gets smoky flavor by grilling crusty bread, chicken, and peppers. Toss them with fresh summer bounty like tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, and fragrant herbs, all tied together with a vibrant dressing for a stunning and satisfying bread salad.
Get the recipe: Panzanella Toscano With Grilled Chicken
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas has perfectly seasoned chicken cooked with peppers and onions in the oven. This easy one pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Coconut Chicken Tenders With Pina Colada Dip
These coconut chicken tenders with piña colada dip are the perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer. Crispy, juicy chicken is coated in a sweet, shredded coconut crust and served with a refreshing pineapple and coconut milk dipping sauce. Get ready for a tropical flavor adventure!
Get the recipe: Coconut Chicken Tenders With Pina Colada Dip
Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Flavor explosion in under 30! This Italian gem features juicy chicken stuffed with melty mozzarella & pesto, bathed in a vibrant tomato sauce. This restaurant-worthy one-pan dish is surprisingly easy & guaranteed to impress.
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Crock Pot Lemon Chicken
Crock Pot Lemon Chicken is succulent, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone tender. Flavored with garlic, lemon, and thyme, this recipe makes an impressive dish when entertaining, yet it’s simple enough for a weeknight meal!
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Asian Chicken Thighs
These Asian Chicken Thighs are a flavorful recipe that is made with a homemade Asian marinade. The chicken can marinate for as little as 30 minutes or all day for the best flavor.
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Easy Baked Chicken Pesto
So many reason to love this Easy Baked Chicken Pesto recipe! It's fresh, flavorful, and the best part is everything comes together in one dish! Enjoy as is for a low-carb meal or with pasta, rice, or potatoes for a more balanced meal.
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Marinated Chicken Kabobs
These Marinated Chicken Kabobs are sizzling with huge flavors. Very easy to make and uses simple ingredients these kabobs are perfect for the grill, BBQ or bake them in the oven.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese Pasta
Sheet pan chicken caprese pasta is made with chicken tenderloins and packs in plenty of authentic Italian flavors.
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Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
The easy Air Fryer Chicken Tender recipe is made without breading but still is juicy and tender with plenty of seasoning. Perfect family dinner that the kids will love!
Get the recipe: Easy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (No Breading)
Air Fryer Chicken And Vegetables
If you’re looking for healthy dinners that can be made in the air fryer, look no further than this easy recipe for air fryer chicken and veggies! Quick, easy, and packed with vegetables.
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Baked Salsa Chicken
This baked salsa chicken is made with Mexican flavors like black beans, corn, salsa and melty cheese. This comes together quickly and bakes in the oven in 40 minutes for a flavorful family dinner.
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Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs Recipe
This tender and crispy, Italian baked chicken thighs recipe is incredibly easy and made in the oven in about 35 minutes! Bone-in chicken thighs are marinated with garlic cloves, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and fresh lemon juice for the best bold flavors.
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