Greek Chicken Tenders (Printable)

Juicy grilled tenders marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, paired with creamy tzatziki-style yogurt sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken and Marinade

01 - 1.5 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 - 0.5 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:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until fully combined.
02 - Add chicken tenders to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor penetration.
03 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
04 - Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high setting. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
05 - Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Place on hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and char marks appear.
06 - Plate hot chicken tenders alongside chilled yogurt sauce. Accompany with lemon wedges and fresh herb sprinkles.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The marinade does double duty as a flavor powerhouse and tenderizer
  • That cool creamy sauce balances the charred, seasoned chicken perfectly
02 -
  • Do not marinate longer than 2 hours or the lemon will start breaking down the chicken too much
  • Pat the chicken slightly dry before grilling to get those beautiful grill marks
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling for maximum juiciness
  • The sauce tastes even better after sitting for an hour in the fridge

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