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Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken Tenders

An easy recipe for very tasty grilled chicken tenders, marinated in an olive oil, honey and hot sauce marinade.

Grilled Chicken Tenders

These grilled chicken tenders are delicious and very easy to make. The sweet-spicy marinade is wonderful. I make them often for my family. They are tasty, affordable, and easy to make.

Should I marinate the chicken prior to grilling?

If you have time, marinate the chicken tenders for an hour in the fridge before grilling. But you don’t have to. I usually simply brush the marinade over the chicken pieces and grill. The grilled chicken tenders come out perfectly juicy and very flavorful.

How long to grill the chicken tenders?

This would depend on the grill you use. In my George Foreman grill, I grill them for a total of 4 minutes. In a grill pan, you will probably need to grill for about 3 minutes on each side.

What to serve with grilled chicken tenders?

They go really well with so many side dishes. But a couple of my favorite side dishes to serve with them are watermelon feta salad and olive oil broccoli salad.

Is this a healthy recipe?

I think it is. Chicken is healthy, especially if you use organic chicken. I use just 1 tablespoon of honey when making the marinade for these grilled chicken tenders, so the end result is low carb.

What about leftovers?

Leftovers keep in the fridge, in a sealed container, for 3-4 days. I don’t like to reheat them though, because reheating dries them out. So I shred them and use them as a salad topping or in a lettuce wrap sandwich.

More tasty chicken tenders recipes

Another chicken tenders recipe that I really like is this recipe for baked chicken tenders. It’s more work, for sure, but it’s very good. And these Parmesan chicken tenders are wonderfully flavorful. 

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Grilled Chicken Tenders

An easy recipe for very tasty grilled chicken tenders, marinated in an olive oil, honey and hot sauce marinade.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal

INGREDIENTS

Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Chicken:

  • 1 lb. raw chicken tenders (8 pieces)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat grill on medium-high.
  • Mix the marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Brush the marinade on both sides of the chicken tenders and grill 3 minutes per side. I made these in my George Foreman Grill, and they came out juicy and perfect after a total of 4 minutes.

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NUTRITION INFO Nutrition info is calculated using the SparkPeople.com recipe calculator. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. These numbers are approximate. Please feel free to make your own calculations.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Amount Per Serving (2 chicken tenders)
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 375mg 16%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Sugars 4g
Protein 26g 52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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