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Herb and Honey Grilled Chicken Tenders Recipe

Herb and Honey Grilled Chicken Tenders

Juicy chicken tenderloins marinated in honey, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and Mediterranean herbs, then grilled until lightly charred and fully cooked. This recipe makes 4 servings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 1/2 lb Boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Whisk the honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Reserve 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture in a separate clean container before adding the raw chicken.
  2. Add the chicken tenderloins to the remaining marinade and turn them until thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours, avoiding a longer marinating time because the lemon juice can affect the chicken's texture.
  3. Heat a clean grill to medium-high, approximately 400 to 450°F. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discard the used marinade, and lightly oil the grates if necessary.
  4. Arrange the tenderloins across the grates so they do not slip through. Grill for approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side, turning once, until browned and the thickest piece reaches 165°F internally.
  5. Brush the chicken with the reserved marinade during the final minute of grilling only, then transfer the tenders to a clean plate. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Honey can burn quickly, so use medium-high heat rather than extreme heat and brush with the reserved marinade only during the final minute. Always discard marinade that touched raw chicken, and use an instant-read thermometer to confirm 165°F in the thickest tender.