Most cuts of chicken are not exceptionally flavorful. So how do you take it from boring to delish? Marinate it! Why does marinating help chicken? The acidity in a marinade (like vinegar) helps to weaken the chicken’s skin. It permeates into the meat and adds flavor. Marinating also helps to tenderize the chicken. Adjust the marinade ingredients and you can change the whole flavor profile. These 11 marinated grilled chicken recipes are juicy, delicious, and will be fantastic for a summer meal.
Ginger-Citrus Chicken Thighs off the Grill
“I did the grill today. I used a basic marinade of ginger, garlic, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a few more ingredients. I left the skin on because my kids love crispy skin. A green salad and cheddar biscuits set it off. Good eating.” – Iris
Grilled Florida Style Chicken
“Love this grilling sauce as it is not a red or tomato-based sauce. It has been a family favorite for generations. Each generation has experimented with the basic sauce to create interesting variations.” – Elizabeth
Oriental Grilled Chicken
“Over the years, my cooking style has changed. This is one recipe that has stood the test of time. Don’t be fooled by how simple it is! Great served with a slaw or salad.” – Diane
Grilled Chicken With Cilantro Marinade
“These wonderfully grilled chicken legs get their flavor from the sweetness of brown sugar and spice from the jalapeno and cilantro. If you do not like cilantro you can substitute the cilantro with coriander. You still achieve a great flavor for a deliciously wonderful meal.” – Sheila
Chicken Thighs Herbs de Provence
“I bought a lovely tin of Herbs de Provence at the local farmer’s market and needed to use them. This is what I came up with and it was delicious. I love chicken thighs but I believe this would work for breast as well.” – Mary Ann
Huli Huli Grilled Chicken
“Grilled chicken in a tasty Hawaiian themed huli huli sauce served in buns along with grilled pineapple slices!” – Kevin
Grilled Mexican Citrus Chicken
“My nephew CJ and I made this moist and delicious chicken for Dinner and Dominos night. It was a big hit!” – Kathy
Chipotle Lime Chicken
“I use thighs for this however, you can use whatever you choose. This is a very easy and cost efficient recipe to feed a crowd.” – Lou
Ciao Bella Balsamic Grilled Chicken
“Something a little different than BBQ sauce for your chicken. I came up with this recipe because I wanted something I could marinate the day before or the morning of the day I would be grilling. All the work is done ahead of time. All that’s left is the grilling. Enjoy” – Anna
Grilled Chicken Thighs and Drumstick
“A very simple, delicious, and moist grilled chicken.” – Chacha
Semi-Spicy Grilled Chicken (Kat)
“I like spicy, Joe doesn’t like so spicy, so I made this a semi-spicy, you can use whatever chicken pieces you want, I used thighs and de-boned them. This has a really good taste.” – Kathy