Chicken is versatile and always a family-pleaser and recipes can be tailored for whatever season you’re in. In the summer, chicken can be grilled, baked, incorporated into salads, and lightened up with fresh ingredients. Here are 15 summery chicken dinners to make your family. They’re so good that we think they’ll become staples in your dinner menu rotation.
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
"This is a family favorite. I make this at least once a month. It is served at every party, cookout, and beach day. It is a perfect quick meal." - Vanessa
Chicken With Zucchini And Pesto Over Angel Hair Pasta
"This is a delicious dinner recipe your family is going to love. The stir-fry of Italian seasoned vegetables and chicken tastes fresh and flavorful with the angel hair pasta." - The Kitchen Crew
Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad
"One of my favorite salads for entertaining with family and friends at the lake. Even though it's healthy, everyone loves it! Serve it tossed in a bowl or layered on a platter." - Sharyn
Caprese Chicken Stacker With Reduced Balsamic
"The marriage of flavors in this easy dinner is wonderful. Pretty when presented, this is a restaurant-quality meal." - The Kitchen Crew
Chicken Primavera
"Everyone loves this creamy pasta dotted with colorful veggies from our garden." - Jenny
Chicken Asparagus Pesto Pasta
"Pasta in a fresh asparagus pesto with chicken and asparagus." - Kevin
Honey Mustard Chicken
"This can be made in a skillet, cast iron grill, or on the grill. I prepared in my cast iron grill. With my homemade honey mustard sauce, it's so tender and juicy!" - Megan
Grill Chicken Thighs W/ White Barbecue Sauce
"The flavor of the rub and the sauce is wonderful. They go so great together. I know most would not think of a white barbecue sauce but this one is great." - Missy
Chicken And Pasta With Summer Vegetables
"We all loved this light chicken pasta that's filled with zucchini and summer squash. The lemon broth sauce is so easy and tastes refreshing." - The Kitchen Crew
Grilled Coconut Chicken
"So this is a twist I took from a deep-fried coconut breaded recipe. I wanted a healthier style of chicken and this is what I came up with. It is so moist and delish!!" - Ashley
Grilled Chicken A L' Orange
"The sweet and tangy sauce over warm, freshly grilled juicy chicken breasts is wonderful." - The Kitchen Crew
Summer Spaghetti Salad
"Light, fresh, and colorful, with a zingy Italian taste, you can eat this as a side dish or a main meal. We added the optional grilled chicken and it was delicious!" - The Kitchen Crew
Honey Baked Chicken
"This yummy dish is just so good. Slightly sweet and delicious." - Muna
Susan's Tomato Basil Chicken Pasta Salad
"Most pasta salads are a side dish but this salad is hearty enough for a meal thanks to the chopped chicken. It's filled with Mediterranean flavors like olives, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts." - The Kitchen Crew