Grilled Chicken Tenders
These grilled chicken tenders have lemon, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder flavors. They’re lightly smoky, savory and great paired with a dipping sauce or simple sides.
Servings: 4
Calories: 267kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Oil as needed for greasing
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning optional
- Chopped fresh parsley to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and Italian seasoning to a bowl or Ziploc bag.
- Add the chicken and toss until well coated.
- Marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high and grease the grates lightly.
- Place the marinated tenders on the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, depending how thick they are, until they’re 165°F in the center.
- Remove from the grill, let them rest for several minutes then serve with your preferred dipping sauce if liked.
Notes
- Use even pieces: Choose chicken tenders close in size when possible so they finish at the same time.
- Discard used marinade: Throw away any marinade that touched raw chicken unless it has been boiled first.
- Rest the chicken briefly: Let the tenders sit for a few minutes before serving. This helps the juices settle back into the meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Vitamin D: 0.2µg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg