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The Recipes That'll Finally Make You Love Grilled Chicken

You won't miss the burgers for a second.
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Taste Senior Editor, HuffPost

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We know what you're thinking: grilled chicken is the most boring thing you can cook on the barbecue (and the least exciting thing you could possibly eat). When you have the option to make burgers and steaks on the grill, why in the world would you ever opt for chicken? We're about to show you how you've significantly underestimated the power of your grill -- and chicken in general.

When grilled right, chicken is perfectly tender and nicely charred. Whether you're grilling the breast, wings or thighs -- with the right seasoning and marinade -- you won't miss the red meat for a second. Plus, grilled chicken pairs perfectly with our favorite backyard dish, potato salad.

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Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders
Damn Delicious
Get the Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders recipe from Damn Delicious
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Thai Chicken Thighs
Damn Delicious
Get the Thai Chicken Thighs recipe from Damn Delicious
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Lemon And Oregano Grilled Chicken
Half Baked Harvest
Get the Lemon And Oregano Grilled Chicken recipe from Half Baked Harvest
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Damn Delicious
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Moroccan Grilled Chicken
Half Baked Harvest
Get the Moroccan Grilled Chicken recipe from Half Baked Harvest
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Maple Rosemary Grilled Chicken
Damn Delicious
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Greek Chicken Kababs
Damn Delicious
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Whole Grilled Chicken with Peaches and Basil Vinaigrette
Half Baked Harvest
Get the Whole Grilled Chicken with Peaches and Basil Vinaigrette recipe from Half Baked Harvest
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Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
Damn Delicious
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Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken Skewers With Avocado Ranch
How Sweet It Is
Get the Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken Skewers with Avocado Ranch recipe from How Sweet It Is
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Grilled Jamaican Chicken Wings
Eclectic Recipes
Get the Grilled Jamaican Chicken Wings recipe from Eclectic Recipes
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Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers
Foodie Crush
Get the Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers recipe from Foodie Crush
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Grilled Chicken With Black Bean Salsa
Eclectic Recipes
Get the Grilled Chicken with Black Bean Salsa recipe from Eclectic Recipes
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Jalapeño Cheddar Grilled Chicken
Two Peas and their Pod
Get the Jalapeño Cheddar Grilled Chicken recipe from Two Peas and their Pod
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Barbecued Chicken On The Grill
Simply Recipes
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Before You Go

Burger Recipes
Burgers With Sautéed Mushrooms, Arugula And Dijon Aioli(01 of30)
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Fat Doug Burgers(02 of30)
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Get the Fat Doug Burgers recipe by Pass the Sushi (credit:Pass the Sushi)
Swiss Mushroom Burgers(03 of30)
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Get the Swiss Mushroom Burgers recipe by Pass the Sushi (credit:Pass the Sushi)
Pimento Cheeseburger(04 of30)
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Get the Pimento Cheeseburger recipe by Annie's Eats (credit:Annie's Eats)
Salsa Verde Burgers With Fontina, Watermelon And Basil(05 of30)
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Get the Salsa Verde Burgers with Fontina, Watermelon and Basil recipe by A Spicy Perspective (credit:A Spicy Perspective)
Bacon Burgers With Bacon Onion Balsamic Jam(06 of30)
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Whiskey Burgers(07 of30)
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Get the Whiskey Burgers recipe by Pass the Sushi (credit:Pass the Sushi)
Marsala Burgers(08 of30)
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Double Double Animal Style In-N-Out Burger(09 of30)
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Get the Double Double Animal Style In-N-Out Burger recipe by Buns In My Oven (credit:Buns In My Oven)
Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburger(10 of30)
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Get the Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburger recipe by Pass The Sushi (credit:Pass The Sushi)
Sweet And Savory Peanut Butter Bacon Burgers(11 of30)
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Get the Sweet and Savory Peanut Butter Bacon Burgers recipe by freshandfoodie via Food52 (credit:freshandfoodie/Food52)
Fully Awe-some Burgers(12 of30)
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Get the Fully Awe-some Burgers recipe by Perry P. Perkins via Food52 (credit:Perry P. Perkins/Food52)
Cheddar BLT Burgers With Tarragon Russian Dressing(13 of30)
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Patty Melt(14 of30)
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Get the Patty Melt recipe from Blissfully Delicious (credit:Blissfully Delicious)
Burgers With Crunchy Sour Cream Onions(15 of30)
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Get the Burgers with Crunchy Sour Cream Onions recipe by Pass the Sushi (credit:Pass the Sushi)
Grilled Beef And Mushroom Burger(16 of30)
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Get the Grilled Beef and Mushroom Burger recipe from Simply Recipes (credit:Simply Recipes)
Queso Burger(17 of30)
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Get the Queso Burger recipe from A Zesty BiteYou know, sometimes you need Velveeta. (credit:A Zesty Bite)
Green Chile Cheeseburgers(18 of30)
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Get the Green Chile Cheeseburgers recipe from The Perfect Pantry (credit:The Perfect Pantry)
Bacon Burgers On Brioche Buns(19 of30)
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Beef Burgers With Red Onion Marmalade And Blue Cheese(20 of30)
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Get the Beef Burgers with Red Onion Marmalade and Blue Cheese recipe (credit:Ray Kachatorian)
Beef-And-Lamb Burgers With Cheddar And Caper Remoulade(21 of30)
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Chimichurri-Style Burgers (22 of30)
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Little Italy Burger(23 of30)
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Get the Little Italy Burger recipe from A Spicy PerspectiveYou cook pancetta onto each side of the burger, guys! (credit:A Spicy Perspective)
Jamaican Jerk Burgers(24 of30)
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Italian-Style Gourmet Burger(25 of30)
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The Argentine Burger(26 of30)
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Jim's Famous Hamburger(27 of30)
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Get Jim's Famous Hamburger recipe from Simply RecipesThis burger has rosemary and A1 mixed in. We are so on board. (credit:Simply Recipes)
Vietnamese-Style Banh Mi Burgers(28 of30)
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Crockpot Cheeseburgers(29 of30)
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Burgers With Corn Flake Crumbs (30 of30)
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