23 Grilled Chicken Recipes to Make This Summer

Nothing is more peak summer than chicken charring on a smoking grill, a cooler stacked with adult beverages nearby, and a bunch of people awkwardly transitioning from sneakers to sandals. While the grilled chicken recipes themselves might differ, the act itself is such an iconic rite that you can expect to find a similar scene unfolding across the country all summer long. (Make sure you have all the right tools!) From spicy coconut thighs to caramelized drumsticks to the ultimate yard bird sando, these grilled chicken recipes will keep you (safely) behind the BBQ from Memorial Day through Labor Day (and, well, beyond).