15 Must-Make Chicken
Recipes for America’s
Excellent Summer

Give leftover rice a tasty upgrade! This easy, satisfying fried rice recipe packs a punch of umami flavor and saves time in the kitchen, thanks to Bell & Evans Fajita Style Cut Chicken which is pre-cut into perfectly sized pieces. Fresh ginger, garlic and scallions form an aromatic foundation, and gently scrambled eggs and frozen veggies add takeout-style texture. This is weeknight dinner at its best!

Enjoy some sweet heat this summer with our recipe for Grilled Firecracker Chicken Kabobs. Seasoned skewers of juicy chicken breast are grilled and basted with a sweet-and-spicy firecracker sauce that will keep you coming back for more. Ready in under 30 minutes, this is sure to become a summertime favorite.

Don’t toss the brine from that empty jar of pickles! Save it to brine Bell & Evans 8-Piece Cut Chicken. Its high vinegar and salt content is perfect for tenderizing the meat and adding an awesome jolt of flavor. Once the chicken has a nice, long marinade, fire up the grill and cook it with a homemade Alabama white sauce. This regional barbecue sauce specialty is a zesty, creamy combo of mayo, vinegar, horseradish, lemon and mustard, and it packs a punch! Save some to serve with the finished chicken — it’s great with grilled veggies, too.

It's hard NOT to love Bell & Evans Chicken Wings.  They're small, tender, and flavorful.  But you will not be able to resist making them for every party when they're wrapped in bacon and dipped in our original Avocado Lime sauce.  Spicey!

Transport your taste buds to the Hawaiian islands with these colorful and easy grilled kebabs, made with our NEW Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cubes perfect for entertaining any time of year. Aloha!

Break out of your same-old same-old weeknight dinner routine with this one-pan crowd-pleaser that's as zesty and fun to eat as it is easy to prepare. You can get it on the table even faster by subbing in store-bought seasoning mix and grabbing pre-cut peppers and onions from your supermarket produce section. Bell & Evans Chicken Fajita Cuts

If you love Asian-inspired dishes, add a jar of Chinese Five-Spice powder to your pantry! This aromatic blend of seeds and spices lends a delicious warmth — and a tingly kick from the Sichuan peppercorns — anytime it’s used. For this weeknight-friendly dish, simply rub the spice blend and a touch of sugar on Bell & Evans Boneless Skin-On Chicken Breasts and pop them in the air fryer; the skin helps keep the meat tender and it crisps up nicely, perfect for soaking up the chili-soy dipping sauce served alongside the chicken. This recipe also works great on the grill!

This crowd-pleasing pasta dish takes inspiration from a loaded Italian sausage sandwich and turns it into a new weeknight classic! Bell & Evans Mild Italian Chicken Sausage and beautifully caramelized onions and peppers are the perfect pairing. For an extra boost of flavor, the pasta is cooked in Bell & Evans Organic Chicken Broth (a classic chef’s trick!). Once it’s done, the pasta is tossed with the cooked veggies, Parmesan and fresh basil, then topped with the sausage for a tantalizing presentation.

This Greek classic is easy to make at home, with Bell & Evans Kabob Style Cut Chicken Breast Cubes. Bundled up in warm flatbread and drizzled with creamy, tangy tzatziki, our quick and simple take on souvlaki pairs perfectly with a crisp green salad.

Our Grilled Honey-Sriracha Spatchcock Chicken recipe checks all the boxes for a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner. Marinate the chicken in the morning, or even the night before, and grill about 30 minutes for a juicy, spicy-sweet and smoky chicken dinner. Serve with rice and grilled vegetables, and summer dinner is served!

Because it’s best to keep things simple when cooking on the grill, Bell & Evans Chicken Drumstick Lollipops are a top-notch choice, especially if you’re entertaining a crowd. The all-dark meat is tender and full of flavor, and the convenient shape makes them a breeze to prep. First, raid the spice rack to make a zesty dry rub, then hit the chicken on the grill for about 20 minutes. All you need to finish them is a squeeze of grilled lime and a dash of fresh herbs!

Liven up your summer nights (and days!) with this ultimate dinner or lunch chicken breast salad, balancing the best sweet and smoky flavors of the season, and topped off with a tangy vinaigrette.

Mojo is a traditional Cuban sauce that combines the zesty punch of citrus juice with olive oil, cilantro and spices. Here, it’s used as a marinade to lend tenderness and loads of flavor to a Bell & Evans Half Chicken, which pairs perfectly with rice and beans for a hearty, affordable meal.

Perfectly-sized pieces of white-meat chicken marinate in minutes, while pineapple adds bright, tangy flavor. Fresh pineapple holds together better on the grill than canned fruit. For convenience, look for a whole cored pineapple in its own juice in your supermarket's packaged produce section.

Take a break from takeout and try your hand at this fiery Chinese dish! This spicy stir-fry features juicy pieces of Bell & Evans Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or our Fresh Chicken Tenders, mixed with peppers, chiles and scallions, all tossed in a crave-worthy, sticky-sweet sauce! Serve over rice or a batch of stir-fried Asian greens, like bok choy, for a lower-carb option.