Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for grilled chicken tenders marinated with a blend of spices and olive oil, grilled to perfection, and served with a tangy and slightly spicy chili garlic honey mustard sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Lemon slices (for serving)
Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breast tenders in a large bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss well to ensure each piece is evenly coated with oil.
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and ground pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mix evenly over the chicken tenders, then toss to coat all pieces thoroughly.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, ensuring it is hot before adding the chicken to get a nice sear.
- Grill the Chicken: Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer directly on the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side without moving to develop grill marks, then flip and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and juices run clear.
- Keep Chicken Warm: Remove the cooked chicken tenders from the grill and cover loosely to keep them warm while you prepare the sauce.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, stir together chili garlic sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, and mayonnaise until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken tenders garnished with chopped parsley and lemon slices alongside the prepared chili garlic honey mustard sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Ensure the grill or grill pan is properly preheated to get a nice char on the chicken.
- Use fresh lemon slices to add a bright, tangy flavor when serving.
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce in the dipping sauce to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Chicken tenders cook quickly, so watch them closely to avoid overcooking and drying out.
- For an indoor alternative, you can grill the chicken using a grill pan on the stovetop.
