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A plate of grilled chicken tenders served with dipping sauce.
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Grilled Chicken Tenders Recipe

Juicy grilled chicken tenders marinated in a sweet and savory blend. These grilled chicken strips make a great weeknight dinner, kids' lunch, or game day appetizer!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time53 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Grill or Indoor Grill Pan

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders tendons removed*

For the Marinade:

  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1 tablespoon honey **
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, and seasonings in a bowl.
    2 lemons, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
    whisking a marinade in a baking dish.
  • Add the chicken to the mixture and toss to coat.
    1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
    marinating raw chicken tenders in a baking dish.
  • Cover, and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken strips for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
    grilled chicken tenders on a platter with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.

Notes

*If you can't find chicken tenders, you can slice chicken breasts into equal-sized strips.
**Agave syrup is a good substitute.
Becky's Top Tips:
  • For a little spice, add some cayenne pepper into the marinade.
  • I don't recommend marinating the chicken tenders for longer than 4 hours, or they might start to turn mushy.
  • Make sure your grill is hot before placing the tenders on it. This prevents sticking and gives nice grill marks.
  • Don't overcrowd the tenders on the grill, or they will steam.
  • Let your tenders rest for 5 minutes after grilling before digging in to lock in the juices.
Storage: Store grilled chicken tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.375pounds | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg