Sarra Ina Garten grilled chicken recipes are the reason summer dinners feel so effortless and flavorful. Her lineup ranges from a simple lemon-thyme marinated breast to a butterflied whole bird pressed flat on the grill with rosemary and garlic. These 6 recipes bring charred, juicy, smoky chicken to the table with minimal fuss.
1. Grilled Lemon Chicken
Herb-marinated chicken breasts soak in a mixture of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper for at least six hours before hitting a hot charcoal grill. The long marinade makes the meat incredibly juicy and tangy with a golden sear on the outside. Ready in just 20 minutes of actual cooking time, it’s one of the fastest grilled dinners you can make.
2. Tuscan Lemon Chicken
Butterflied whole chicken marinates overnight in olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and chopped rosemary, then gets weighted down on a charcoal grill until the skin turns deep golden and crispy. The lemon halves grill alongside the bird and caramelize into a sweet, tangy garnish. Done in about 50 minutes, it’s a show-stopping centerpiece for any outdoor dinner.
3. Indonesian Chicken
Soy-glazed bone-in thighs marinate in a sweet and savory blend of soy sauce, honey, peanut butter, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic before grilling over medium-high heat. The marinade caramelizes into a sticky, golden crust with warm cumin and coriander spice throughout. Fresh lime juice and cilantro finish it off, and the whole thing takes about 45 minutes.
4. Chinese Chicken Salad
Crisp Napa cabbage, julienned bell peppers, shredded carrots, and sliced scallions get topped with grilled and shredded chicken breasts tossed in a tangy dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and fresh ginger. Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty crunch to every bite. Ready in about 40 minutes, it’s a light, bright grilled chicken dinner that works warm or cold.
5. Barbecued Chicken
Whole chicken quarters grill low and slow for about 45 minutes while getting basted with a rich homemade barbecue sauce made from tomato paste, honey, hoisin sauce, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce with a kick of chili powder and cumin. The sauce caramelizes into a smoky, sticky glaze that clings to every piece. Extra sauce on the side is a must.
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6. Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers With Satay Dip
Lemon-marinated chicken breasts grill until golden and juicy, then get sliced on the diagonal and threaded onto wooden skewers for easy serving. The real star is the warm satay dip made with peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. It takes the simple grilled chicken to a whole new flavor level with a rich, nutty, slightly spicy finish.
