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Grilled chicken tenders garnished with fresh lemon slices and herbs, served on a white plate.
Recipes by carla

How To Make Juicy Grilled Chicken Tenders At Home

 
Grilled Chicken Tenders are made with a simple lemony marinade and cooked on a grill or grill pan. They're juicy, flavorful and very easy to batch meal prep
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Calories: 228
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast tenders
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme for serving

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken tenders dry to remove any excess liquid and remove the tendons with a fork. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir to combine evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  2. When ready to grill, preheat the grill or grill pan to medium heat. Place the chicken tenders on the grill, being careful not to overlap them. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the juices run clear.
  3. Remove the chicken tenders from the grill and allow the chicken to rest for a couple minutes before serving.

Notes

 
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days.