7 Easy Chicken Dinners Perfect for Summer Nights

Need some chicken dinner ideas that are perfect for summer nights? These flavorful recipes come together with minimal fuss, whether you’re craving something with summer flavors like pineapple and coconut or something straight off the grill.

From honey chipotle grilled chicken and Hawaiian chicken to a delicious Mediterranean skillet, there’s a little bit of everything. With seven tasty options, dinner is one less thing to worry about this summer.

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1. Hawaiian Chicken

Chicken with rice and sliced pineapple. — Photo Credit: Simply Stacie

This sweet and tangy baked chicken gets its flavor from a simple sauce of crushed pineapple, brown sugar, and ketchup. It bakes up tender and juicy, with tropical notes that make it perfect for warm summer evenings.

Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Chicken

2. BBQ Chicken Sliders

Chicken sliders on a plate. — Photo Credit: Trop Rockin’

These crowd-favorite sliders basically make themselves in the slow cooker while you handle everything else. Chicken breasts cook low and slow in barbecue sauce and spices until they’re tender enough to shred, then get served on Hawaiian rolls with melty cheddar and pickles.

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3. Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken lettuce wraps on black plate. — Photo Credit: Blue’s Best Life

These light wraps come together in just 20 minutes and have the best Asian-inspired flavors. The ground chicken soaks up the soy-based sauce that has the perfect amount of sweetness.

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4. Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken with sliced limes. — Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

This sweet and smoky marinade combines chilies with honey and takes just five minutes of hands-on time. The chicken marinates for at least an hour or overnight, then gets a nice char from the grill.

Get the Recipe: Honey Chipotle Grilled Chicken

5. Chicken Curry

Chicken curry in a pan. — Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin

This dish gets its flavor from curry powder, garam masala, and fresh ginger. The addition of coconut milk and fresh cilantro makes it a yummy meal for summer, as well as a dinner you’ll want to make year-round, too.

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6. Mediterranean Chicken Couscous

Chicken and couscous in a pan. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella

Seared chicken thighs cook down with zucchini, tomatoes, and kalamata olives for a flavorful one-pan dinner. A sprinkle of crumbled feta adds a salty finish, and serving it over couscous pulls everything together.

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7. Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas on a plate. — Photo Credit: The Recipe Well

These cheesy enchiladas come together fast thanks to rotisserie chicken, making them perfect for summer when you want an easy dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it with a salad to keep the sides light enough for summer.

Get the Recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas