Delicious Greek Chicken Tenders (Printable)

Marinated chicken tenders with Greek herbs, grilled and served with cool cucumber yogurt sauce. Quick 30-minute meal perfect for weeknight dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken and Marinade

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→ Yogurt Dipping Sauce

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# How To Make It:

01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
02 - While chicken marinates, mix Greek yogurt, grated squeezed cucumber, chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Refrigerate until serving time.
03 - Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high setting. Lightly coat grill grates with oil to prevent sticking.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Place on preheated grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked through with nice char marks. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
05 - Arrange hot chicken tenders on serving platter alongside chilled yogurt sauce. Accompany with lemon wedges and sprinkle fresh parsley or dill over top.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The marinade comes together in seconds but tastes like you spent all day planning it
  • That yogurt sauce is basically addictive and makes everything taste better
  • Easy enough for Tuesday dinner but impressive enough for guests
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  • Squeezing the water out of the grated cucumber is the step most people skip but it is what prevents a watery sauce
  • Letting the excess marinade drip off before grilling prevents flare ups and helps you get better char marks
  • The chicken continues cooking slightly after you pull it off the grill, so do not overcook it on the grates
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  • Pound thicker tenders to even thickness so everything cooks at the same rate
  • Let the grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute

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