Greek Chicken Tenders (Printable)
Juicy chicken tenders marinated in Greek herbs and grilled, served with cool yogurt dipping sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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→ Yogurt Dipping Sauce
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# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken tenders and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - While chicken marinates, combine Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until serving time.
03 - Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Place tenders on the preheated grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked through with nice char marks and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Arrange hot chicken tenders on a serving platter. Accompany with chilled yogurt dipping sauce, fresh lemon wedges, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley or dill.
# Expert Advice:
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- The marinade does double duty, keeping the chicken incredibly juicy while building those gorgeous grill marks
- That cooling yogurt sauce balances everything perfectly, making each bite feel like a tiny vacation to the Mediterranean
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- Patting the chicken dry before marinating helps the seasoning stick better and prevents steaming on the grill
- Letting the grilled chicken rest for just 2 minutes before serving keeps all those juices inside where they belong
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- Marinating overnight transforms good chicken into great chicken, if you can plan ahead
- Room temperature chicken grills more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before cooking