Description
This Greek-Style Grilled Chicken Tenders recipe features tender chicken marinated in a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, Greek yogurt, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. It’s a healthy and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and toss to coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld, or up to 4 hours for best results.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken tenders on the grill. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the chicken develops nice char marks and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ensuring it is cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken tenders from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving. Enjoy with tzatziki sauce, pita bread, or a fresh Greek salad.
Notes
- Serve with tzatziki sauce, warm pita bread, or a crisp Greek salad for a complete meal.
- For meal prep, grill a double batch and refrigerate cooked chicken tenders for up to 4 days.
- If you don’t have access to a grill, you can cook the tenders on a stovetop skillet over medium-high heat or bake them in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes to 4 hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 3 tenders)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
