Greek Chicken Tenders (Print)
Marinated Greek chicken tenders grilled to perfection with a refreshing yogurt sauce on the side.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken and Marinade
01 - 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - Juice of 1 lemon
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp dried oregano
06 - 1 tsp dried thyme
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Yogurt Dipping Sauce
10 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
11 - 1 small cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
12 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
13 - 1 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Garnish
17 - Lemon wedges
18 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
# How to Make:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated. Refrigerate until serving.
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. Grill tenders for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked through with internal temperature reaching 165°F and distinct char marks appear.
05 - Arrange grilled chicken tenders on a serving platter. Accompany with chilled yogurt sauce, fresh lemon wedges, and sprinkle with chopped parsley or dill. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade does double duty, tenderizing the chicken while infusing it with that bright Mediterranean kick
- You get restaurant-quality results with pantry staples and just thirty minutes of hands-on time
02 -
- Squeezing every drop of water from the grated cucumber is the difference between a creamy sauce and a watery disappointment
- Letting the chicken rest for even 5 minutes after grilling keeps all those juices inside where they belong
03 -
- Pound thicker tenders to an even thickness so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Let the chicken come to room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling for more even cooking