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14 Chicken and BBQ Recipes for Summer

By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated July 17, 2024
Top view of Grilled Barbecue Chicken Crescents on a grill with a foil-lined baking sheet. The crescent rolls are filled with chopped chicken, barbecue sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese. A hand is holding a plate with a serving of the crescent rolls, along with coleslaw and watermelon slices. A blue napkin and an empty plate are also visible on the table.
What screams summer more than BBQ chicken? Get recipes that bring the taste of the grill, whether you’re cooking out or dining in!

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Pillsbury Knows BBQ!

As your ally for making great meals the easy way, we’re committed to doing the same for BBQ. Our expertise spans all types of dishes, from simple sides to baked accessories to time-saving tricks. So whether you’re starting your BBQ chicken recipe with a classic pizza crust, building a hearty, flaky crescent roll, or keeping it simple by slow-cooking some wings, you can trust our tried-and-tested BBQ chicken recipes.

Explore the Flavors of BBQ with Chicken Recipes

BBQ chicken recipes have long been celebrated for their rich, smoky and tangy flavors that bring the essence of a summer cookout to any occasion. The combination of tender chicken and savory BBQ sauce creates a mouthwatering experience that’s hard to resist. Whether you prefer a traditional smoky flavor or a sweet and tangy twist, you’ll find recipes with BBQ chicken that can be tailored to any taste—and elevate any event.

Perfect for Any Occasion

BBQ chicken dish recipes are incredibly versatile and can help you pull off any kind of event, from the casual to the incredible. Hosting a backyard barbecue? These BBQ chicken recipes will make it easy to pull off the perfect cookout. Planning a cozy family dinner? A hearty chicken and BBQ recipe can bring warmth and comfort to your table. Celebrating game day with friends? Finger foods like BBQ Chicken Crescents and 3-Ingredient Cheesy BBQ Chicken Wings are perfect for satisfying hungry fans.

Integrating these recipes with barbecue chicken into your rotation can enhance your menu and turn any meal into something to celebrate. Imagine kicking off a summer evening with a Sweet Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Crescent Ring, the sweet and tangy flavors perfectly complementing the warmth of the setting sun.

For casual weeknight dinners, simple recipes like BBQ Chicken Foil Packs are quick and easy but still bring the big flavor to the table. On the weekends, impress your guests with a show-stopping Barbecue Chicken and Cheddar Bundtwich, combining the flavors of a chicken and BBQ recipe with the comfort of a hearty sandwich. Whatever you’re up to, if you’re in the mood for a BBQ chicken dish, these recipes will hit the spot.

The Taste of Versatility

Anybody who makes recipes with barbecue chicken knows that there are so many ways to get that cookout flavor—you can make barbecue chicken on the stove top, in the oven, or on the grill in the backyard. 

Each chicken and BBQ recipe in our collection is tailor-made to enhance your cooking repertoire. So explore new flavors, experiment with different ingredients and products, and bring a little more excitement to your every day.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, we’re here to give you approachable and rewarding BBQ chicken recipes to ensure every dish you prepare is a success. So what do you say? Are you ready to get cooking?