These tasty BBQ chicken recipes are perfect to have on standby for those hectic weeknights when you need something delicious on the table fast. Whether you pick one up from a supermarket or your local charcoal chicken takeaway, BBQ chicken is the ultimate dinner shortcut that never compromises on flavour.
The beauty of BBQ chicken lies in its incredible versatility for a range of easy recipes. With tender meat and that signature charred flavour, it transforms ordinary ingredients into a delicious and complete meal in minutes. There’s no limit to what you can create with this weeknight hero.
Our collection features 20+ creative recipes to transform BBQ chicken into family favourites that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. You’ll discover quick 15-minute salads perfect for busy weeknights and hearty pasta bakes that feed a crowd. Plus, fresh rice paper rolls for lighter meals, and comfort food classics with a BBQ twist.
BBQ chicken tips
How long does cooked chicken last in the fridge? According to the Australian Chicken Meat Federation, there are simple safety guidelines consumers should follow.
Use cooked chicken within 2-3 days of purchase, though if you’re pregnant or have a compromised immune system, it’s safest to use it within 24 hours.
Save time and money next time you’re grocery shopping! Buy two BBQ chickens when they’re on special and freeze the extra meat in portion-sized containers for these recipes. You’ll always have the foundation for a quick, satisfying chicken dinner ready to go.
Find our favourite BBQ chicken recipes below! Looking for more quick dinner ideas? Or substantial salads perfect for dinner?
Quick & easy chicken & corn soup
Chicken caesar salad with asparagus and kale
Chicken carbonara pasta bake
Potato wedges and chicken poutine
Mini chicken & asparagus quiches
Chicken laksa
Chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes
Air fryer chicken chimichangas
Singapore noodles
Chicken and mushroom pasta
Chicken and risoni pasta bake
Red salad
Quesadillas with guacamole
Chicken and mango salad
Chicken and mushroom pizzas
Chicken and green mango salad
Chicken and corn pasta bake
Chicken and broccoli bake with pangrattato topping
Chicken and mango rice paper rolls
Chicken pot pies with leek and asparagus
Hoisin and barbecue chicken rolls
Teriyaki chicken rice paper rolls
Blue cheese, apple & barbecued chicken slaw
Sesame chicken salad
