Greek Chicken Tenders (Printable Version)
Marinated Greek chicken tenders grilled to perfection with a cool yogurt dipping sauce
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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
# How To Make It:
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 deeper flavor penetration.
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 time.
03 - Heat 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 with nice char marks and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Arrange hot chicken tenders on a serving platter alongside the chilled yogurt sauce. Accompany with lemon wedges and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in minutes but makes you look like you planned all week
- That cool tangy sauce balances the smoky grilled chicken like they were meant to find each other
02 -
- Dont skip patting the cucumber dry or your sauce will separate and get watery within an hour
- Letting the chicken rest for just 2 minutes after grilling makes it noticeably juicier
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with foil if you're doing the oven method for cleanup
- Leftover sauce keeps for 3 days and is great on sandwiches or baked potatoes