33 Healthy Grilled Chicken Recipes Your Family Will Love

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Grilled Lime Chicken

Infused with fresh flavors of lime, garlic and dill, this simple grilled chicken recipe takes only a couple of minutes to prep before it’s ready to toss on the grill. Pair the chicken with salad, Mexican street corn or cilantro lime rice for a weeknight meal.

A wonderful citrusy marinade makes this grilled lime chicken tangy and tasty. A few hours before dinner, simply marinate the chicken for a fuss-free meal later on. —Recipe contributor Lisa Dougherty, Vacaville, California

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15-Minute Marinated Chicken

Instead of store-bought marinade, bookmark this recipe. The simple five-ingredient marinade has flavors of Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire and tarragon, so it pairs perfectly with chicken breast but also makes a delicious marinade for chicken thighs or pork chops.

Whenever I serve this grilled chicken to family and friends, which is quite often, I’m bound to be asked for the 15-minute marinade recipe. It’s a fast and tasty meal that I’m happy to share with others. —Recipe contributor Pam Shinogle, Arlington, Texas

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Caribbean Chicken

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Apple Thyme Chicken

Fire up the grill for sweet and savory grilled chicken and apple slices! Before serving, spoon the apple and thyme sauce over the top, adding a touch of sweetness to finish the dish. Just add a serving of green beans or a side salad to complete the meal.

Apples and chicken may seem like an unusual combination, but they make a wonderful meal when grilled to perfection. The thyme chicken marinade gives a boost of flavor and tenderizes the meat nicely.—Recipe contributor Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

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Grilled Lemon Chicken

Lemon and chicken pair so well together. Lemon juice and zest, plus a few herbs, add just the right amount of fresh flavor to this grilled chicken. Serve with a Caesar salad or grilled veggies.

There’s one word to describe this grilled lemon chicken recipe: “Yum!” It’s so easy to prepare ahead of time, then fire up the grill when we get home from church on Sunday. Guests love the citrus flavor! —Recipe Contributor Heather Erb, Milton, Pennsylvania

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Kentucky Grilled Chicken

With bone-in chicken breasts and a handful of ingredients straight from the pantry, you’re only a couple of hours away from a savory, spicy and incredibly juicy chicken dinner. Bone-in chicken takes a little longer to grill than boneless breasts, but the extra time is worth the juicy, tender results.

This Kentucky grilled chicken is perfect for an outdoor summer meal, and my family thinks it’s fantastic. It takes about an hour on the grill but is worth the wait. I use a new paintbrush to mop on the basting sauce. —Recipe contributor Jill Evely, Wilmore, Kentucky

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Spicy Peanut Chicken Kabobs

The creamy marinade infuses a tangy, sweet-and-spicy peanut butter flavor into each bite of chicken. Serve the kabobs as an appetizer or over rice for an easy summer meal.

A little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of flavor! These kabobs make a wonderful accompaniment to any party or get-together. —Recipe contributor Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

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Chicken Satay

This recipe for chicken satay includes a turmeric-rich marinade and a lime-spiked peanut dipping sauce. You can eat this Southeast Asian dish right off the skewer.

This golden chicken satay recipe is marinated and grilled, then served with a zesty Thai-style peanut butter sauce. —Recipe contributor Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

This teriyaki marinade is so simple—it uses four ingredients and can be whisked together in minutes. You’ll never want store-bought sauce again!

This dish is so tasty that my husband insists it could be served in a restaurant. —Recipe contributor Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes

Blending tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar and oil together makes the most delicious marinade to infuse the chicken with fresh flavors and doubles as a sauce to finish the dish. Using just two tablespoons of oil in the marinade saves major calories without sacrificing flavor.

Relax after work with a cold drink while this savory chicken marinates in an herby tomato blend for an hour, then toss it on the grill. It tastes just like summer. —Recipe contributor Laura Lunardi, West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken

Sauteed mushrooms, wilted spinach and melty provolone cheese make this smothered chicken dinner the picture of comfort. Using low-fat provolone helps reduce the fat and sodium of this meal without sacrificing flavor, but feel free to swap it with Swiss or mozzarella cheese for a tasty alternative.

Chicken breasts stay nice and moist tucked under a blanket of melted cheese. It’s extra special to serve but is not tricky to make. —Recipe contributor Katrina Wagner, Grain Valley, Missouri

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Grilled Pepper Jack Chicken Sandwiches

Grill or broil this seasoned chicken breast for a zesty chicken sandwich you can enjoy any time of year. Top with pepperjack cheese, bacon and any other fixings for a restaurant-quality sandwich at home.

Basic, yet packed with flavor, this sandwich gets a kick from zesty cheese and savory bacon. It’s a great meal for summer days. —Recipe contributor Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma

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Chicken Pitas

This weeknight meal packs all of the best Greek flavors into a handheld, easy-to-eat pita. You’ll love the contrast of warm, seasoned chicken with crisp vegetables, all slathered in a cool cucumber sauce.

I switched up my mom’s recipe to create this tasty pita pocket variation. It’s one of our favorite grilled chicken recipes and is perfect for warm days. The creamy cucumber sauce goes great with the fresh, crunchy veggies. —Recipe contributor Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

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Grilled Pineapple Chicken

This fresh pineapple juice marinade gives this healthy grilled chicken recipe a tropical spin. Since the recipe uses acidic pineapple juice, you’ll have it prepped, marinated and ready to grill in only an hour.

A trip to Hawaii is easy with this juicy grilled pineapple chicken. Simply give it a quick marinade, fire up the grill and let it sizzle. We love this low-carb recipe! —Recipe contributor Charlotte Rogers, Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Chicken & Vegetable Kabobs

Using a store-bought sun-dried tomato dressing makes these kabobs fairly easy to prepare. Just slide the chicken and vegetables on the skewer and grill—it doesn’t get easier than that!

In the summer, my husband and I love to cook out, especially vegetables. These kabobs not only taste delicious but look amazing, too! —Recipe contributor Tina Oles, Nashwauk, Minnesota

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Chicken with Berry Wine Sauce

Fresh raspberries and strawberries are boiled with merlot and sugar to create a sweet, rich sauce that adds the most amazing flavor to this lightly seasoned grilled chicken. Even though the sauce is sweet, you only need a couple of tablespoons of added sugar since the berries have natural sweetness.

We like to use Little Red Dress brand merlot in this chicken recipe to bring out the flavor of the berries. —Recipe contributor Elizabeth Wright, Raleigh, North Carolina

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Tapenade-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This stuffed chicken is an olive lover’s dream! Serve it with a Greek salad and make extra tapenade to spread over slices of toasted baguettes for an easy crostini appetizer.

I created this recipe for my husband, who absolutely loves olives. I usually make a larger batch of the olive tapenade and serve it with bread or crackers as a snack or appetizer. —Recipe contributor Jessica Levinson, Nyack, New York

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Grilled Lemon-Rosemary Chicken

This simple marinade is a blank canvas for whatever herbs are handy. We love the recipe with rosemary, but feel free to substitute anything from your kitchen herb garden. Dill, tarragon, thyme or oregano would make this chicken perfect for any weeknight dinner.

Broiled or grilled, this simple chicken recipe has been a favorite for years. Try it with your favorite herbs. —Recipe contributor Rebecca Sodergren, Centerville, Ohio

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Herbed Balsamic Chicken

This dinner is proof that simple ingredients can create the most flavorful outcomes. Intensely flavorful balsamic vinegar is brightened up with lemon zest and fresh herbs and balanced out by extra virgin olive oil. Try serving the chicken with a fresh Caprese salad.

Our kitchen is tiny and cramped, so we try to grill simple (but tasty) meals outside as often as possible during the summer months. Dried herbs work as well, but during the summer use fresh herbs for the best taste. —Recipe contributor Kelly Evans, Denton, Texas

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Grilled Asian Chicken Pasta Salad

Pasta salad goes from a side dish to a filling entree with the addition of grilled chicken. While you can make this recipe up to a day ahead of time, we recommend grilling and slicing the chicken just before serving for the freshest flavor.

This cool noodle salad makes a great casual one-bowl dinner or a perfect dish for a potluck or buffet. —Recipe contributor Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

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Chicken Skewers

For a barbecue appetizer or summer weeknight meal, assemble these skewers with chunks of chicken breast, garden-fresh zucchini, onions and tomatoes. The fresh citrus marinade gives everything a zesty flavor boost.

Chicken skewers with tender chunks of chicken and garden-fresh veggies are easy to assemble and are always a hit at parties. —Recipe contributor Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia

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Margherita Chicken

When you’re ready to make a restaurant-quality meal at home, this is the recipe you need. The quick marinade infuses the chicken with the most delicious balsamic flavor. At the same time, the fresh basil, tomato, artichoke and onion topping is only made more mouthwatering by a layer of melty mozzarella cheese.

I’ve been making this dish for years, and when I saw the same dish on the menu at Olive Garden, I knew I had a winner. Fresh basil gets all the respect in this super supper—even forks will stand at attention when it hits the table. —Recipe contributor Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

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Chicken with Citrus Chimichurri Sauce

This citrus chimichurri sauce is the perfect combination of earthy and bright, with layers of citrus, herbs and garlic blended together. This spin on chimichurri goes as well with chicken as it does with steak and fish, making it the perfect marinade for any healthy grilled protein.

Chimichurri is a green sauce from South America that goes with grilled meats. My citrus version brightens up grilled chicken, which gets its juiciness from brining. —Recipe contributor Tyffanie Perez, Springville, Utah

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Bruschetta Chicken Wraps

Turn your favorite appetizer into a filling lunch or dinner by combining the flavors of bruschetta with freshly grilled chicken. Folded into a whole wheat wrap, it’s the perfect handheld meal.

As an Italian American, I love, love, love garlic, tomatoes and basil, all of which are musts for good bruschetta. This recipe was created in celebration of the first tomatoes to come out of our home garden this year. —Recipe contributor Gina Rine, Canfield, Ohio

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Spice-Rubbed Chicken Thighs

Head to the spice cupboard for this recipe! With an ingredients list including garlic powder, paprika and chili powder, you likely have everything you need for this flavorful spice-rubbed chicken. There’s no marinating needed, so it’s a perfect last-minute meal.

For our must-have meal, we roast chicken using bone-in, skin-on thighs. This version without skin and bones has a zesty rub of turmeric, paprika and chili powder. —Recipe contributor Bill Staley, Monroeville, Pennsylvania

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Tropical Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowls

These pineapple and chicken rice bowls cut the carbs by using riced cauliflower instead of traditional rice. Turn this from a weekend meal to a quick weeknight dish by using pre-riced cauliflower and making your marinade the night before.

This tropical favorite is a delicious and healthy dinner with tons of flavor! You can substitute regular rice for the cauliflower rice if desired. —Recipe contributor Bethany DiCarlo, Harleysville, Pennsylvania

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Chicken with Peach-Avocado Salsa

This grilled chicken packs in all the flavors of summer. Trust us: You’ll want to make a double batch of the peach and avocado salsa to scoop up and enjoy with chips, salads or just a spoon!

This super fresh dinner is pure summer—juicy peaches, creamy avocado, grilled chicken and a kick of hot sauce and lime. To get it on the table even quicker, make the salsa ahead. —Recipe contributor Shannon Roum, Cudahy, Wisconsin

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Chicken Souvlaki

This healthy Mediterranean dinner takes 30 minutes and is infused with the most wonderful fresh lemon and herb flavors. If you don’t have skewers, cook the meat and vegetables in a grill pan or under the broiler on a baking sheet.

This is a favorite at our house, especially in summer. A quick trip to the market for a few ingredients results in gourmet-style Greek sandwiches that we often enjoy outdoors by the grill. Of course, a simple Greek salad on the side is a nice addition. —Recipe contributor Becky Drees, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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Chipotle Chicken

Serve this spicy, smoky chicken in burritos, over rice or on top of a hearty green salad. It can even be frozen and reheated later, so you always have a healthy chicken option ready to go.

Enjoy Chipotle’s smoky, savory chicken from the comfort of your home with this spot-on recipe. I like to prep the protein ahead, reheat it in a skillet until slightly crisp, then toss it into tacos, bowls and burritos. —Recipe contributor Kim Tower, Danville, California

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Orange Apricot Couscous Chicken

Fluffy couscous and cool, creamy yogurt sauce make these orange-infused chicken kabobs a complete meal. For a sweet and savory appetizer, serve the kabobs with the yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

I love all the bright flavors in this recipe. The orange juice, curry powder, feta and mint really jazz up the rest of the ingredients! Once the ingredients are assembled, this recipe comes together in no time. Large cubed peaches or nectarines can be used instead of apricots. —Recipe contributor Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

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Grilled Brown Sugar-Mustard Chicken

Dijon mustard, brown sugar and a couple of seasonings are all you need to turn plain chicken thighs into a delicious meal. Pair them with sauteed zucchini and potato wedges for a healthy, balanced dinner.

I came up with this recipe in college and it’s been a household staple ever since. It’s a snap to throw together with ingredients I have on hand. —Recipe contributor Kendra Doss, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Healthy Grilled Chicken FAQ

What makes grilled chicken healthy?

Chicken, especially skinless chicken breast, is high in protein and low in fat and calories. By grilling chicken, you can often get away with using less oil than other cooking methods, keeping the calories and fat content low.

What healthy sides can I serve with grilled chicken?

Grilled chicken is incredibly versatile and goes well with everything from spaghetti squash to roasted Brussels sprouts, grilled zucchini, cucumber salad and more.

How do I know when chicken is done cooking?

The best way to tell if your chicken is done cooking is by using a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the internal temperature of chicken should be a minimum of 165°F.