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Ultimate Chicken Tenders

Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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You don't even need breading to make the best chicken tenders of all time. All you need for Ultimate Chicken Tenders is the right marinade and a hot grill! The result is chicken that is tender and savory, with a kick of bright lime, a touch of sweet honey, and some herbaceous Italian dressing. No dip required for Ultimate Chicken Tenders — only a hungry tummy!

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Ingredients

Directions

Step 1 -In a small bowl, add the Italian dressing, the lime juice, and the honey and whisk to combine.

Step 2 -In a resealable plastic bag, add the chicken tenderloins and the marinade and seal the bag.

Step 3 -Massage the bag lightly to ensure the chicken tenders are completely coated.

Step 4 -Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 5 -Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, approximately 350 degrees F.

Step 6 -Transfer the tenders from the marinade, then add them to the hot grill and cook, flipping them once, until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-6 minutes per side.

Step 7 -Transfer the chicken tenders to a plate and let them rest for at least 5 minutes.

Step 8 -Serve the chicken with the lime wedges.

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