Summer Chicken Recipes That Make Al Fresco Dining 1,000 Times More Fun

We're all about al fresco dining when the weather's good, and a delicious summer chicken recipe is perfect for that kind of outdoor eating. Whether you're after something like a Primavera Stuffed Chicken (it's insanely delicious), or a plate full of Coriander Lime Chicken, there's something for everyone. Not to mention, you'll fall head over heels in love with our Maple-Mustard Chicken Legs recipe, they're possibly the most beautiful things we've ever seen...So, if you're looking for some chicken dinner inspiration, you know what to do!

Looking for more delicious-tasting summer recipes? We've got LOADS.

Chicken shish is way more than just a post-night out staple, it is one of the tastiest ways to eat chicken breast IMO. Beautifully marinated in yoghurt, lemon and spices, this results in really tender chunks of meat that are then perfect charred over a BBQ.

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All you need is peaches to summer-ise your favourite weeknight dinner.

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Chicken burgers get a bad rap. They're suuuper lean, which can sometimes read as boring. Not these burgers, though! Spiced with smoked paprika and loaded with crunchy, bright coleslaw, these burgers rival their beef counterparts.

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There's nothing worse than a pasta salad with mushy pasta. Learn how to cook pasta (it's trickier than you think!) and get your fusilli perfectly al dente.

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This one involves a simple trick of folding your tortilla to create a wrap that will give you a perfect bite all throughout. Each bite will be crispy, cheesy, and include all of the toppings. And it all stays inside the wrap! We made a chicken taco with the hack, but the toppings are endless. You can even go sweet like you would in a crepe and fill each quadrant with Nutella, bananas, and other fun toppings.

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Chicken tikka is great if you're looking for a new Indian dish to perfect at home. The traditional dish consists of small pieces of marinated chicken, threaded onto skewers and grilled. Unlike a chicken tikka masala, this tikka dish is more like a tandoori - so no sauce!

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Garlic lovers, this chicken is for you.

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This tropical grilled chicken is your new go-to summer dinner.

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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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We've fried our chicken wings and we've baked our chicken wings, but there's a special place in our heart for these super easy grilled chicken wings. They cook up fast (like, 15 to 20 minutes fast), they're coated in a seriously delicious spice rub, and they've got a zingy dipping sauce you'll want to eat with everything.

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We're new to Huli-Huli chicken, but boy are we hooked! Originating in Hawaii, this recipe is really all about the sauce. Pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and (stay with us) ketchup make for an insanely delicious base, and plenty of garlic and ginger bring some acidity and brightness.

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No time to make it to the Caribbean? We've got you covered. This recipe gets its sweetness from cinnamon and allspice and its spiciness from jalapeño and a whole bunch of spring onions. Two hours of marinating in this special blend makes for a perfect bite of tender grilled chicken.

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Best thing to do with leftover rice? Fry it. The slightly dried out rice will absorb more of the flavours and crisp up slightly as it cooks. (Something fresh rice could never do). Rather than soy sauce like a traditional Fried Rice would use, Thai fried rice uses fish sauce.

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Tomatoes cooked in balsamic vinegar are the perfect sweet-tart compliment to this cheesy chicken.

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Chicken has a terrible reputation for drying out in the oven, but with chicken thighs you don't need to worry. These boneless chicken thighs first get marinated in an easy honey mustard-esque sauce that makes them so juicy and flavourful.

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This is the perfect weeknight dinner. After marinating the chicken, everything — including the veggie side! — comes together in one pan in less than 30 minutes. Call it another chicken dinner win!

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The only time we really think about eating chicken drumsticks is when we roast a whole chicken. We forget to cook them on their own sometimes, but with this simple baked recipe we'll soon be cooking them all the time. After a quick marinade, these drumsticks bake in the oven in no time and stay extremely tender and juicy. The high heat helps the skin get nice and crispy for a perfectly baked drumstick!

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These braised chicken thighs are no joke. They’re super flavourful, fall-off-the-bone tender, and thankfully you only need ONE pan to make them!

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Go ca-prazay!

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This easy chicken dinner will become your weeknight go-to.

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The sauce in this dish is pure heaven—you'll want to pour it over everything.

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A nostalgic classic for many, chicken Marbella is briny, piquant, and incredibly flavourful. The chicken is tenderised (and flavoured by) a marinade dotted with prunes, olives, capers, and herbs. Serve on top of rice or potatoes. No matter what you serve it with, this classic dish is sure to impress.

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Satay is a popular Southeast Asian street food that usually involves a marinated meat being skewered and grilled, then served with a simple saucy dip. We're using flavourful chicken thigh meat here, but you can substitute anything from breast meat, to pork or beef, to even tofu and vegetables, though cooking times will vary.

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Coriander and lime is a classic duo that we can't get enough of.

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Simple weeknight dinners are a must during the cold months and this one pan dinner is favourite of ours. Crispy chicken thighs are surrounded by brussels sprouts and a tangy balsamic sauce. It's quick and easy and will make you want to cook a homemade dinner every night of the week.

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As we all know, fat = flavour. Skin-on + dark meat is a little extra fat that makes a big difference in flavour. Plus, is there anything more delicious than crispy chicken skin?

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This recipe was inspired by our all-time fave, Primavera Stuffed Chicken. The trick to both is cutting the veggies SUPER thin. If you've got a mandoline, now's the time to use it!

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We love chicken thighs for how much flavour they bring. Grilling your thighs means even more flavour and we are always down for that.

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We love the flavours of this skillet recipe.

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This pasta tastes like spring!

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Meet your new favourite pasta combo.

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This recipe starts on the stove top for a perfect golden sear then finishes in the oven for the juiciest, most flavourful results. If you don't want to turn on your oven, you can do everything over the stove top. Just cover the pan with a lid after you add the sauce ingredients, reduce heat to medium, and cook for about 12 minutes.

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A roasted chicken is one of our most perfect meals but most of the time we don't the solid 2 hours it takes to roast one. These baked chicken leg quarters are the perfect compromise. Glazed with mustard, maple syrup, and herbs and then roasted on top of potatoes and carrots for an award winning dinner. Veggies roasted under chicken will always be #1 in our hearts.

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This is the opposite of boring, flavourless chicken breast. It's literally packed with colourful flavour. Bonus: It's insanely good for you!

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This is probably THE simplest recipe ... ever? A slow cooker meal made with only 4 ingredients is really something to celebrate. The chicken falls apart and becomes immensely tender, flavoured with the familiar flavours of chunky salsa and taco seasoning, and brightened up with bursts of lime juice. Serve this over rice, in lettuce cups, or as tacos. This recipe is the epitome of set it and forget it.

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Minimal prep and minimal cook time means these can be on your dining room table FAST. Top them off with sour cream, pico de gallo, and guac and for an extra special treat go ahead and make your own flour tortillas

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This is a super healthy and easy recipe. Marinade the chicken in some rice wine and ginger, steam until tender

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Throwing the pan in the oven before cooking the chicken on the stovetop is key for the perfect char. Don't worry, your chicken will be perfectly juicy on the inside, too.

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Ready in under 30 minutes, you'll flip for this simple homemade pesto. Using part kale and part basil, it's a next level sauce your pasta deserves.

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Leave fried wings to the pub. Frying them is messy and involved, and not what you want to be doing. Baking the chicken is way easier. Just give yourself plenty of time.

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This recipe is taking over Pinterest, and it's no surprise why. With under 20 minutes of hands-on time, most of the cooking takes place in the slow cooker while you are living your best life elsewhere.

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We've redefined the traditional Balmoral Chicken dish, transforming into a tasty Balmoral Chicken burger.

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When everything cooks together everyone wins. The chicken will finish cooking in the sauce making it the easiest and most comforting meal. It's what weeknight dinner dreams are made of!

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This chicken tagine recipe is super tasty and is perfect for a midweek meal, OR your next dinner party.

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These chicken tacos are loaded with all the best spices.

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