Description
Juicy, golden-grilled chicken tenders with a crispy crust. Perfect for quick meals, snacks, or weeknight dinners. A halal-friendly, oil-reduced recipe with restaurant-quality flavor.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) chicken tenders
3/4 cup breadcrumbs (use panko for extra crisp)
2 tbsp seasoning mix (1:1:1 smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing grill grates)
Instructions
Whisk Greek yogurt and seasoning mix in a bowl
Pat dry chicken tenders to remove excess moisture
Submerge tenders in yogurt mixture, turning evenly
Chill for 15 minutes to allow seeping
Place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish
Press each tender into crumbs until fully coated
Shake off excess for even breading
Rest on wire rack for 5 minutes
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
Brush grates with olive oil using a paper towel
Grill tenders 6-7 minutes per side until golden
Use tongs to test doneness (internal temperature 165°F)
Notes
Resting tenders on a wire rack prevents clumping. Panko breadcrumbs create a crisper texture. Adjust grill temperature if browning is too fast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tenders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg