Chicken is one of my favorite meats to cook because it is affordable, versatile, and always a crowd-pleaser. On this page, I have gathered my favorite chicken recipes for the grill and smoker. Whether you are cooking chicken breasts, wings, thighs, drumsticks, or a whole chicken, you will find easy recipes that have worked well for me over the years.
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
I believe that this grilled lemon chicken thighs recipe is one of the easiest to make and still is a crowd-pleaser. Sometimes all you need is a simple recipe. Throw it on the grill and be done. This one I use on a regular basis and has never disappointed me.
Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters
Grilled chicken leg quarters on the menu here a lot. Usually I can buy a 10-pound bag, separate and freeze them for later. When I have company over, I also grill them most of the time since some people prefer chicken over other meats.
BBQ Chicken Leg Quarter Marinade
In the recipe above, I have my BBQ chicken leg quarter marinade. After playing around with many ingredients and marinating times, I think I have slowly turned it into a marinade that most people love.
How To Cut Up A Whole Chicken In 8 Pieces
Not necessarily a recipe, but a way to save money. Knowing how to cut up a whole in chicken in 8 pieces can help your wallet. Why pay someone to do this for you when it is very easy and only takes a few minutes?
More Chicken Recipes For The Grill Or Smoker
I have many more recipes that I have not added to the website yet. Come back regularly and check for updates. For now, I can give you a link to my article on 10 chicken recipes for your backyard grill or smoker.
Learn More About Cooking Chicken
I am always trying to improve my grill and smoker skills. I have several guides that might be useful for you to have a look at.
- How To Use A Charcoal Grill
- Indirect Grilling Guide
- How Long Does I take To Heat Up A Charcoal Grill
Looking for more BBQ inspiration? Browse my Beef Recipes, Pork Recipes, and Seafood Recipes for even more ideas for your next cookout.
If you are new to this whole cooking outdoors thing, I suggest you start with my BBQ Basics Hub and learn from the mistakes I made in my beginner years.
My Favorite Chicken Recipes for the Grill and Smoker
Chicken is so versatile, and all parts of a chicken can be used to make some awesome tasting food. From the chicken breast to the wings, you can grill or smoke and have a meal ready in no time.
However, my favorite is probably the chicken thigh. I like the combination of dark and white meat in them.
Eddie van Aken – The Grilling Dutchman
Eddie van Aken is the founder of The Grilling Dutchman, where he shares practical BBQ tips, smoking techniques, recipes, and grill reviews based on real-world experience. After years of cooking on pellet grills, charcoal grills, smokers, and kamado cookers, he focuses on helping backyard cooks get better results with less guesswork. Learn more about Eddie van Aken. Learn more about Eddie van Aken.