Recipe Background
You don't even need breading to make the best chicken tenders of all time. All you need for Ultimate Chicken Tenders is the right marinade and a hot grill! The result is chicken that is tender and savory, with a kick of bright lime, a touch of sweet honey, and some herbaceous Italian dressing. No dip required for Ultimate Chicken Tenders — only a hungry tummy!
You don't even need breading to make the best chicken tenders of all time. All you need for Ultimate Chicken Tenders is the right marinade and a hot grill! The result is chicken that is tender and savory, with a kick of bright lime, a touch of sweet honey, and some herbaceous Italian dressing. No dip required for Ultimate Chicken Tenders — only a hungry tummy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- lime wedges optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
- In a small bowl, add the Italian dressing, the lime juice, and the honey and whisk to combine.
- In a resealable plastic bag, add the chicken tenderloins and the marinade and seal the bag.
- Massage the bag lightly to ensure the chicken tenders are completely coated.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, approximately 350 degrees F.
- Transfer the tenders from the marinade, then add them to the hot grill and cook, flipping them once, until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-6 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken tenders to a plate and let them rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Serve the chicken with the lime wedges.
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