Description
Lemon Rosemary Grilled Chicken Tenders are the perfect solution for a busy weeknight dinner or a delightful weekend gathering. This dish combines tender chicken with a zesty marinade of fresh lemon and aromatic rosemary, delivering a burst of flavor that will impress your family and friends. With minimal preparation time and quick grilling, you can enjoy a delicious, healthy meal in under 30 minutes. Serve these tasty tenders alongside your favorite salads, wraps, or sides to create a satisfying feast everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 chicken breast tenderloins
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, and rosemary to create the marinade.
- Place chicken tenderloins in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 6 hours).
- Preheat your grill to medium indirect heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 2-3 minutes on one side before flipping and basting with reserved marinade. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove from the grill and let rest tented with foil for 3-5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg