The best BBQ chicken recipes
BBQ chicken is a definite crowd pleaser and we love these recipes...
Chicken is one of the most versatile meat options out there and one of our personal favourites to use on the BBQ. We love when the skin gets super crispy and the meat chars for that irresistible flavour.
We want ease and convenience when cooking on the BBQ, and these chicken recipes do exactly that. From chicken burgers, to BBQ chicken skewers, there are so many ways to use chicken at your next barbecue.
Here are some of our favourites, from gorgeous Cajun chicken, to a whole spatchcocked bird.
If you're after more BBQ recipe inspiration, take a look at our best vegetarian BBQ recipes, or if you're in the market for a new BBQ, our experts have tried and tested the best gas BBQ's on the market. Don't forget your BBQ tools either!
Wild Garlic Spatchcock Chicken
Fragrant wild garlic has been stuffed under the chicken skin with plenty of butter and lemon zest. This makes a wonderful summer dish!
Recipe: Wild Garlic Spatchcock Chicken
BBQ chicken burger
These burgers knock the socks off anything you can buy in the shops, and can be made well in advance.
Recipe: BBQ chicken burger
Sticky chicken skewers
A few store cupboard ingredients are all you need to make these seriously moreish sticky skewers.
Recipe: Sticky chicken skewers
BBQ spatchcock chicken
Spatchcocking a chicken is easy and makes cooking it whole on the barbecue a doddle.
Recipe: BBQ spatchcock chicken
Miso Honey Chicken
These chicken drumsticks are glazed with the simplest miso-honey marinade and chargrilled until tender and juicy.
Recipe: Miso Honey Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken and Pineapple Satay Skewers with Rainbow Salad
Nutty, sweet and oh-so good, we’ve paired these moreish skewers with a refreshing, crunchy salad.
Greek chicken and courgette skewers
Quick to make, and great to throw on the BBQ - everyone will love these Greek-inspired chicken skewers.
Cajun chicken
For this Cajun spice blend we've used onion granules, paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper and caster sugar.
Recipe: Cajun chicken
Chicken tikka skewers
Classic chicken tikka is cooked in an ultra-hot oven called a tandoor, and using a barbecue at home gives a similar charred and smoky result to this classic Punjabi dish.
Recipe: Chicken tikka skewers
Thai Chicken Skewers with Spicy Coconut Dipping Sauce
These skewers are subtly flavoured with green curry paste and paired with a spicy coconut dipping sauce to add fiery punch.
Recipe: Thai Chicken Skewers
Sticky glazed chicken drumsticks
These sticky honey, soy and Dijon chicken drumsticks are moreish and you won't be able to stop at one.
Recipe: Sticky glazed chicken drumsticks
Piri-piri chicken
This show-stopping spatchcock chicken is full of paprika and subtle spices that tastes great when charred on the BBQ.
Recipe: Piri-piri chicken
Honey mustard chicken burger
Honey and mustard go well with chicken and these moist burgers are a must-try this summer.
Recipe: Honey mustard chicken burger
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