Grilled Chicken Tenders
These Grilled Chicken Tenders are juicy, perfectly charred, and packed with flavor thanks to a simple, zesty marinade. They cook in under 10 minutes, making them a great solution for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Lemon wedges optional for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken into a large zipper top bag.1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- In a bowl, combine the marinade ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper and cumin. Mix well.3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken and close tightly. Toss the chicken with the marinade making sure all the chicken is coated. Allow the chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates/pan.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and grill for 3-4 minutes per side, until grill marks form. You can brush on the marinade for extra flavor. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest for 3-4 minutes before serving and cutting. Serve with some lemon wedges on the side.Lemon wedges
Notes
Chicken tenders cook very quickly and become overdone ever quicker, so watch carefully. Make sure you are checking the temperature to ensure proper internal temperatures are reached, 165°F.
If you like some heat, mix in some chipotle or cayenne powder to the marinade, adjust to whatever degree you prefer.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1/4 of the chicken. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
