Description
Tender, juicy chicken tenders marinated in a flavorful Greek-inspired blend of Greek yogurt, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. This easy and delicious recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual summer barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Greek-Style Grilled Chicken Tenders:
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken tenders to the marinade, tossing until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, grill for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through and charred.
- Rest and Serve: Transfer the grilled tenders to a plate, let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- You can substitute chicken breast cut into strips if chicken tenders are unavailable.
- For extra flavor, serve with tzatziki sauce and warm pita bread.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
