Grilled chicken tenders that are moist and juicy every grilled chicken marinade! The secret is a fast, flavorful marinade. Ready in minutes and perfect for healthy dinners and meal prep.
Grilled Chicken Tenders are the culinary bridge between my inner kid, who was a picky eater and ordered chicken fingers in every restaurant, and my outer adult, who is picky about her chicken fingers: the chicken must be moist and juicy, the flavor on point, and I’m probably in a hurry so please don’t ask me to spend more than a few minutes cooking them. Grilled Chicken Tenders are here to make your weeknight dinners easy and tasty! They’re a healthy, flavorful addition to any salad, pasta, or sandwich! Grown-ups and kids alike can rejoice over this easy grilled chicken recipe! Along with Grilled Chicken Breast, I unlocked the trick to grilling chicken tenders that boast golden, grill-marked outsides and moist, juicy insides.
The flavor, while mild and kid-friendly, still permeates all the way to their centers. For a meal the entire family will approve of, try these juicy, healthy Grilled Chicken Tenders! They’re flavorful, simple, and great for meal prep! You’ll find helpful tips and suggestions for how to serve these easy grilled chicken tenders too. I have some tips for alternative cooking methods for the chicken tenders too. Why Kids and Adults Love Grilled Chicken Tenders If you typically grill whole chicken breasts or if you have picky eaters, consider trying grilled chicken tenders tonight.
Where a chicken breast may take 12 minutes or more to grill, chicken tenders cook in around 6 minutes. Because the chicken is cut smaller, the marinade can permeate them more quickly. Prep the tenders first and by the time the grill is preheated, they’ll be ready to cook. I find tremendous satisfaction in cooking a recipe I’d normally only get in a restaurant at home. Homemade chicken tenders are no exception.
If you’ve looked at any restaurant’s kids’ menu, you know chicken tenders are regarded as having universal kiddo acceptance. Unlike fast food chicken tenders, the ones you make yourself are lean and healthy. Thanks to the air fryer, for example, you can make crispy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders with barely any oil and grease that still taste deep-fried! Everyone will enjoy these juicy Grilled Chicken Tenders!