Unique Grilled Chicken Recipes That You Might Have Been Missing

Grillers love to cook chicken because the meat is versatile plus it's less expensive compared to other types of meat. Grilled chicken is delicious whether you only season it with salt and pepper or go all out with any herb, spice, sauce or marinade you desire. If you're in the mood for something more than the usual with your barbecue chicken, here are some unique recipes you definitely must try:

Creamy Tangy Barbecue Chicken

What you need:

• 2 3/4 kg. whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon harissa
• 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, juice from 1/2 lemon, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, paprika, herbes de Provence, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix until all ingredients are well-combined. Pour mixture in a large re-sealable plastic bag and place chicken inside. Coat chicken with marinade, seal and refrigerate for 3-5 hours. In a separate bowl, combine remaining yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and harissa. Set aside. When chicken is ready, remove from bag and discard excess marinade. Place chicken on a plate, pat dry with paper towels then season with a pinch of salt. Cook in a pre-heated grill over medium high heat until cooked through, turning once, about 20-25 minutes. Serve grilled chicken with a side of the yogurt-harissa sauce.

Peaches and Wings

What you need:

• 8-10 pieces chicken wings
• 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
• 2 cups peach preserves
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 pinch salt
• Ground black pepper to taste

In a medium bowl, mix together peach preserves, olive oil, garlic and Dijon mustard. Reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture then set aside. Season chicken wings with salt and pepper then cook on a pre-heated grill over medium high heat until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Flip the wings and cook for 5-6 minutes more. Brush wings with peach sauce and continue to grill until cooked through. Arrange peach slices on the grill, cut side down, and grill for 2 minutes. Flip, brush with peach sauce, then continue to cook until tender. Serve wings and grilled peaches immediately.

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Rosemary Chicken

What you need:

• 4 boneless and skinless chicken breast halves
• 4 thick slices bacon
• 4 sprigs rosemary
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Sprinkle chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of garlic each then season with salt and pepper. Place a rosemary sprig on each breast then wrap with bacon. Secure with a toothpick. Cook chicken breasts on a pre-heated grill over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Enjoy these easy yet delicious recipes to get a taste of unique grilled chicken!