85 Summer Chicken Recipes You Can Enjoy All Season Long

Can we talk about how good a chicken burger can be when it’s done right? Holy smokes, Batman. We use ingredients like caramelized onions, mayonnaise, and the perfect combination of seasonings to create a chicken burger that definitely won’t disappoint. Excuse us while we say our goodbyes to beef burgers forever (just kidding!).

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A saucy glazed chicken thigh is typically pretty hard to beat, but this Hawaiian shoyu chicken is really something special. Featuring a ridiculously simple soy and brown sugar sauce, this easy one-pot meal will become your new go-to weeknight dinner this summer.

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In this recipe, we're adding in pan-roasted chicken and store-bought gnocchi as Caprese's newest co-stars. If you love the salad but wish it could be more of a main course, this is the skillet dinner for you.

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Arroz con pollo is the perfect weeknight dinner savior. It’s an easy one-pot meal that doesn’t taste like one (seriously, you just might be eating the rice straight out of the pan). The best part? It makes for incredible leftovers, so you can enjoy it all week long.

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You don’t really need a recipe to make a good quesadilla, but if you’re looking for some guidance (especially on how to create a killer filling), then turn to this recipe. Filled with flavorful chicken, plenty of cheese and mix-ins, this quesadilla is not only completely satisfying, but totally customizable.

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Buffalo sauce on a wing is a tried-and-true classic, but what if you’re in the mood for something different? Tossed in a sweet and zesty glaze, these coconut-lime wings are giving Buffalo and blue cheese a run for their money.

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Chicken drumsticks are a polarizing piece of poultry. Their awkward shape can make it tough to get an evenly brown color on all sides—especially when grilling—leaving some of the skin pale and unappetizing. The solution for even and quick cooking is the same as it is with almost any other meat: Butterfly it!

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We love this salad served on top of greens as much as we love it between two slices of sourdough bread. If you can't find a good ripe mango, pineapple would be delicious as well!

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Think elote, the ever delightful Mexican street corn, but include some chicken for a one-pan chicken dinner. Comforting yet bright with fresh lime and smoky spices, the dish lifts the mood and satisfies cravings for explosive Mexican flavors.

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Warning: this fried chicken isn’t for the weak of heart. That said, while this recipe does pack in the heat, the crispy skin, juicy chicken, and subtle hint of sweetness makes it perfectly doable as an extra-special weeknight dinner this summer.

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Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut sauce? Not us! In this recipe, the prep actually takes longer than the cooking, so feel free to make some elements ahead. With all them behind you, the dish comes together in a snap.

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We like our chicken tacos topped with red onion (pickled onions would be great too), avocado, cilantro, and cheese. Pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream, or some crushed corn chips would also be delicious. Anything goes!

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Looking to add a little Spanish flair to your cookout, but don't want to spend an hour making paella? Make these easy foil packs instead: They only take 25 hands-off minutes, meaning you'll have more free time to mix up some sangria too.

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Our ever-popular Peruvian roast chicken will forever be one of our favorites…unless we need to get dinner on the table ASAP. If that's you too, lean on chicken thighs instead for that smoky, garlicky chicken with its crispy skin, in less than half the time.

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Grilled chicken breasts can be the epitome of boring—too often they're dried out or rubbery. But when soaked in a super-quick marinade with balsamic, brown sugar, and dried thyme, you're guaranteed deliciousness.

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These bowls—featuring sweet corn, lime, honey-marinated chicken, and fluffy white rice—are an ideal summer lunch or dinner. They're a straightforward yet satisfying meal that’ll please everyone’s palates.

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Enjoy these skewers straight off the grill with a variety of BBQ side dishes, then remove the meat from the skewers and try one of these mouthwatering ideas: Stuff them in a pita with hummus and fixings for a Mediterranean feel, or turn them into chicken tacos with condiments like guacamole, salsa, and cheese... whatever works!

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To complete the journey to fried chicken nirvana, we went through 5 whole chickens, 3 gallons of peanut oil, and over 20 iterations of the recipe so that you won't have to. The final result is a simple formula that turns out the best and only fried chicken recipe you'll ever need.

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In the world of powerhouse pantry staples, harissa is a flavor bomb. We’re no strangers to its magic here at Delish—we've already stirred it into clams and aioli, and used it to spice up turkey breast and meatballs—and now we’re tapping it again for this easy, throw-together marinade for grilled chicken.

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You can practically throw any combination of protein, veggies, and sauce in a pan and call it good, but sometimes it’s helpful to have a basic formula to go off of. Enter: our chicken stir-fry recipe. Make it as is, or use it as a jumping-off point to create your own.

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