Weeknight dinner blues? We’ve got you covered! These recipes are fast, flavorful, and won’t break the bank. Get ready for juicy, delicious grilled chicken that’ll save your busy nights.
Think sweet and tangy glazes, vibrant herb marinades, and even fun twists like kebabs and nuggets. From classic flavors to global inspiration, there’s something for everyone to love.
Click through and rescue dinnertime! These recipes prove that delicious and affordable can go hand-in-hand. Get ready to make grilled chicken your weeknight hero.
1. Juiciest Boneless Skinless Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe
Say goodbye to dry chicken! This recipe uses simple techniques to deliver incredibly juicy and flavorful grilled chicken breasts every time – a budget-friendly dinner hero!
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2. Super Simple Grilled Honey Lemon Chicken Recipe
Sweet, tangy, and ready in a flash! This grilled chicken uses just a few pantry staples for a delicious, budget-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
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3. Easy Peri-Peri Chicken Breasts (Nando’s Copycat)
Spice things up with this fiery peri-peri chicken! A simple marinade delivers bold flavor that’s perfect for busy weeknights without breaking the bank.
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4. Grilled Honey Chicken Kebabs on the Big Green Egg
These fun and flavorful kebabs are a weeknight win! Tender chicken gets a sweet and savory honey glaze – a delicious and budget-friendly meal.
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5. Simple Grilled Basil Pesto Chicken Breasts
Store-bought pesto makes this recipe a breeze! Fresh basil adds a burst of flavor to juicy grilled chicken – a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy nights.
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6. Peanut Sauce Chicken Stir-Fry
Takeout fake-out at home! This stir-fry is loaded with flavor, incredibly easy, and way cheaper than delivery. Perfect for using up leftover grilled chicken!
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7. Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken
Sweet, garlicky, and oh-so-easy! A simple sauce transforms grilled chicken breasts into a budget-friendly dinner that’s full of flavor.
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8. Grilled Honey Orange Chicken
This sweet and citrusy chicken is always a winner! An easy marinade delivers bright flavor and makes grilling a breeze – perfect for busy nights.
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9. Chicken Margherita
Pizza flavors – but make it grilled chicken! Simple ingredients like mozzarella, tomato, and basil make this an easy and affordable weeknight meal.
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10. Maple Rosemary Grilled Chicken
Sweet maple and fragrant rosemary take grilled chicken to the next level! A quick marinade infuses amazing flavor without breaking the bank.
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11. Grilled Sweet and Spicy Basil Chicken
This chicken has it all – sweet, spicy, and totally irresistible! A vibrant marinade is super easy and delivers tons of flavor on a budget.
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12. Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Kabobs are a weeknight win! Colorful veggies and tender chicken cook quickly on the grill for a fun and affordable meal.
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13. Grilled Chicken Chimichurri
Vibrant chimichurri sauce is the star! This fresh and flavorful sauce pairs perfectly with grilled chicken for an easy and delicious meal.
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14. The Best Grilled Chicken with Spice Rub
Who needs boring chicken? This flavorful spice rub transforms grilled chicken breasts into a weeknight favorite – easy and affordable!
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15. Frozen Grilled Chicken Breast
Forgot to thaw the chicken? No problem! This method teaches you how to grill frozen chicken breasts for a budget-friendly lifesaver on hectic nights.
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16. Garlic Herb Grilled Chicken
Simple ingredients, maximum flavor! This grilled chicken uses pantry staples to create a delicious and healthy dinner that’s light on your wallet.
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17. Lemon and Oregano Grilled Chicken
Bright lemon and fragrant oregano add a Mediterranean twist! A simple marinade delivers big flavor and juicy chicken without fuss or fancy ingredients.
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18. Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Creamy alfredo gets a quick and easy update with grilled chicken! This comforting dish comes together quickly and won’t break the bank.
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19. Grilled Huli Huli Chicken
Aloha! This easy Hawaiian-inspired marinade delivers sweet, savory, and tangy grilled chicken perfect for busy weeknights.
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20. Grilled Pineapple Barbecue Chicken
Sweet pineapple and smoky barbecue sauce – it’s a match made in grilling heaven! Budget-friendly and easy, this chicken is a summer staple.
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21. Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Breasts
Take a flavor vacation without leaving home! This Mediterranean-inspired grilled chicken is healthy, easy, and packed with vibrant flavor.
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22. Easy Italian Dressing Grilled Chicken Breasts
Pantry staple to the rescue! Flavorful Italian dressing doubles as a marinade in this super simple and budget-friendly grilled chicken recipe.
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23. Grilled BBQ Chicken Nuggets
Kids and adults will love these nuggets! They’re healthier than takeout, incredibly easy, and perfect dipped in your favorite sauce.
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Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.
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