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Grilled Chicken tenders in a white corning pie plate

Grilled Chicken Tenders: Two Ways

Elevate your grilling game with Grilled Chicken Tenders: Two Ways. Marinated in a refreshing citrus garlic mix and a bold balsamic marinade, these tenders offer a delicious, healthy option for any occasion.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, prep cooking, Salad, Seasonings and Dressings
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 306 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken tenders
  • 1.5 cups olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice juice of 5 limes
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp mustard powder
  • 4 tbsp cilantro minced, fresh
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
  • 1/2 tsp pepper ground

Instructions
 

  • Divide the chicken tenders equally between 2 Ziplock bags
  • Add balsamic marinade to the first Ziplock, Add the citrus marinade to the second ziplock.
  • close each bag and then message the marinade into the chicken tenders. Then place in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
  • Prior to cooking remove from the fridge then preheat grill to 400 degrees.
  • Place tenders on the grill and cook until internal temperature is 165 degrees. Tip: don't try to turn until bottom side is seared. This will help them not to stick.

Balsamic Dressing/Marinade

  • In one of the glass jars add, 3/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp cilantro, half of the garlic, mustard powder, half of the cilantro and pepper.
  • Place lid on the jar and shake vigorously until ingredients are combined. Make sure to shake again before adding to the chicken.

Citrus Dressing/Marinade

  • In the other glass jar add 3/4 cup olive oil, lime juice, remaining garlic, cilantro, and pepper and jalapeno.
  • Place lid on the jar and shake vigorously until ingredients are combined. Make sure to shake again before adding to the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 8servingsCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 26gFat: 22gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 56mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0g
Keyword balsamic, chicken, citrus, Grilled, healthy, marinade
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