Greek Chicken Tenders (Printable)

Tender chicken marinated in Mediterranean herbs and lemon, grilled and served with creamy yogurt sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken and Marinade

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→ Yogurt Dipping Sauce

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→ Garnish

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# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.

02 - Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and refrigerate until serving time.

03 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature. Lightly oil the grates 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 chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and develops nice char marks.

05 - Arrange grilled chicken tenders on a serving platter. Accompany with chilled yogurt sauce, fresh lemon wedges, and sprinkle with chopped herbs.

# Expert Tips:

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The marinade does double duty, keeping the chicken incredibly juicy while building layers of Mediterranean flavor that everyone will ask about
That cooling yogurt sauce with cucumber creates the perfect fresh contrast to the smoky grilled chicken

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Letting the chicken come to room temperature for twenty minutes before grilling helps it cook more evenly and prevents that dry, overcooked exterior
The yogurt sauce needs time in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld, so make it at least an hour before serving if possible

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Pat the chicken completely dry before adding it to the marinade so the oil and herbs cling properly
Let the grilled chicken rest for five minutes before serving so the juices redistribute throughout

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