Grilled Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Chicken tenders
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (For the marinade)
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• Oil (As needed for greasing the grill grates; olive, canola, or similar oil may be used.)
• 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning (Optional)
• Fresh parsley (Chopped, for garnish; optional)
• Preferred dipping sauce (Optional, for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the lemon juice, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and optional Italian seasoning to a bowl or resealable bag.

2. 2

   Add the chicken tenders and toss until they are evenly coated in the marinade.

3. 3

   Marinate the chicken for at least 10 minutes or for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly grease the grates.

5. 5

   Place the marinated tenders on the grill. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on their thickness, until the center reaches 165°F.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for several minutes so the juices can settle.

7. 7

   Garnish with optional chopped fresh parsley and serve with a preferred dipping sauce, if desired.

Notes

The recipe gives a marinade time of 10 minutes to 2 hours and a total cook time of 12 minutes. For reheating, warm the chicken gently in a covered skillet with a splash of broth or water, since thin chicken can dry out over high heat. Cajun seasoning, BBQ seasoning, cayenne pepper, or chili powder are suggested variations; if using a salty seasoning blend, reduce or omit the added salt.

Nutrition per serving

• main dish
• appetizer
• grilled
• high-protein
• American
• meal prep
• gluten-free