The ultimate backyard picnic treat, Tyler’s barbecued chicken is juicy and full of flavor. He takes thighs and legs that are still connected and slathers them with a homemade sauce flavored with bacon, brown sugar, molasses, thyme, garlic and onion.

Serve this with Bobby’s Creamy Cole Slaw to make it a complete meal.

Get the recipe: Tyler’s Barbecued Chicken

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For an Italian twist on a summer favorite, drizzle grilled chicken breasts and thighs with a light basil-garlic sauce. Save yourself time after work and make the marinade in the morning — the longer the chicken sits in it, the more flavorful it will be.

Make it a complete meal by serving Food Network Magazine’s hearty Garden Bean Salad alongside.

Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken With Basil Dressing

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Even if you’ve already tried this popular method of grilling chicken, now you can try it with Pat Neely’s famous dry rub made with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, cumin and oregano. Set aside a day this weekend to make this smoky, beer-laden bird.

Get the recipe: Beer Can Grilled Chicken

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