Greek Chicken Tenders (Printable)

Marinated chicken tenders with Greek herbs and yogurt dipping sauce

# 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, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.

02 - While chicken marinates, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Refrigerate until serving.

03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.

04 - Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Grill tenders for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked and nicely charred with internal temperature reaching 165°F.

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

# Expert Advice:

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The marinade does double duty, tenderizing the chicken while packing it with bright Mediterranean flavors that everyone actually gets excited about
That creamy yogurt sauce cuts through the smoky char perfectly, turning a simple dinner into something that feels like a treat from a Greek restaurant

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Squeezing every last drop of water out of the grated cucumber is the difference between a thick, luxurious sauce and a sad, watery mess
Letting the chicken come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before grilling helps it cook more evenly and develop better char marks

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Pat the chicken dry before adding it to the marinade so the flavors actually cling to the meat instead of sliding right off
Let the cooked chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving to keep all those juices exactly where they belong

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