Delicious Greek Chicken Tenders (Printable)
Juicy marinated chicken with Greek herbs, grilled and served with refreshing yogurt sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
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
# Steps:
01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - While chicken marinates, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Refrigerate until serving.
03 - Preheat 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 and nicely charred with internal temperature reaching 165°F.
05 - Arrange hot chicken tenders on a serving platter. Accompany with chilled yogurt dipping sauce, lemon wedges, and fresh herb garnish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in minutes but transforms ordinary chicken into something extraordinary
- That cool creamy sauce perfectly balances the smoky char from the grill
02 -
- Patting the chicken dry before marinating helps those flavors cling better
- Letting the excess marinade drip off prevents flare-ups on the grill
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- Bring chicken to room temperature before grilling for even cooking
- Sprinkle extra fresh herbs right before serving for a pop of color