Grilled Chicken Tenders Recipe

We love cooking chicken tenders. They are the perfect size to eat baked, broiled or fried. But our favorite way to eat them is grilled.

Chicken Tenders are easy on the budget, easy to cook and my family loves them. Chicken is the perfect meat to try out different marinades with.

We have brushed BBQ sauce on them to Italian dressing they always turn out so delicious. Try our Blackstone Teriyaki Chicken Tenders Recipe, Chick Fil A Grilled Nuggets Recipe, Blackstone Chicken Tenders, Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders, or Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Tenders.

Dipping Sauce Ideas

Anytime we make these grilled chicken tenders, my kids want a dipping sauce to go with them. Here are some of our favorites:

• Ranch Dressing
• BBQ Sauce
• Ketchup
• Hummus

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenders – You can also slice chicken breast into tender pieces
• Olive Oil – Use any high point oil that you prefer
• Lemon – We love fresh lemon wedges
• Italian Seasoning – Learn how to make Homemade Italian Seasoning
• Minced Garlic – Learn how to mince fresh garlic

For the full list of ingredients and recipe, scroll to the bottom to see the recipe card.

Variations

Chicken tenders can seasoned with many different spices or a flavor. These are some of our favorites.

• Honey
• Lime Juice
• Taco Seasoning

How to Grill Chicken Tenders

• Step 1 – Preheat the grill – Preheat your outdoor grill over medium high heat to approximately 350 degrees F.
• Step 2 – Prevent Chicken from Sticking – Spray the grill grates with a non-stick cooking spray or rub with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking to the grates.

• Step 3 – Combine Ingredients – Place all the ingredients except for the chicken in a large mixing bowl. Stir to thoroughly combined the marinade ingredients.
• Step 4 – Add Chicken – Then add in the chicken and make sure it’s coated with the marinade.
• Step 5 – Marinade Chicken – Allow the chicken to marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
• Step 6 – Grill Chicken – Gently place the chicken tenders on the grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flip the chicken and then grill for 3-4 more minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Cook time could vary.

• Step 7 – Let Chicken Rest – Move the chicken to a plate, let it set and let juices run together for at least 5 minutes. Then serve warm and enjoy! 

How long to Grill Chicken Tenders

The main reason I love to Grill Chicken Tenders is that it doesn’t take long to grill them. You can grill them faster then trying to decide what is for dinner.

When my husband grills, he usually just stay out by the grill and make sure they don’t burn. He cooks them for about 4 minutes on each side and then flips them and cooks them for another 4 minutes.

It is important to use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is done. If the gage reads an internal temperature of 165 degrees, then your chicken is done.

Grilled Chicken Tenders Marinade

We love to marinade the chicken. We have experimented with many marinades and a lot of time I will sprinkle on some seasoning and use what I have.

Combining the marinade ingredients in this recipe is so good. The lemon juice combined with the Italian Seasoning really is my favorite combination. If you prefer you can even marinate the chicken overnight.

Toss all your ingredients in a Ziplock bag the night before and it is ready to be grilled when you get home.

What to Serve with Grilled Chicken Tenders

You can serve these grilled chicken tenders which just about anything. We usually cook them for dinner, but if the kids have friends over to swim we might have them for lunch. Here are some of our favorites sides:

• Pan Fried Potatoes Recipe
• Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
• See more Sides for Chicken Tenders

These grilled chicken tenders would be delicious served with this Grilled Chicken Alfredo or in this Grilled Chicken Wrap.

How to Store Leftover Chicken Tenders

These Grilled Chicken Tenders are the best leftover. When I know I am making these, I will double the amount of chicken tenders so I can have leftovers.

Just refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

I may make a side of rice, and cook some vegetables and put in individual containers for my husband and I. It turns into a great lunch idea and I know we are getting a well balanced lunch.