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Herb and Honey Grilled Chicken Tenders

These herb and honey grilled chicken tenders are perfect for dinner on a busy weeknight. They’re also easy enough to make for a family barbecue. Light up the grill and let me show you another Family Favorite Chicken Recipe the whole family is going to love.

This recipe is as easy as my Chicken Fajitas Recipe, only for this recipe, I use a delicious herb and honey marinade.

Whether you opt to serve these as an appetizer or meal, everyone will enjoy the scrumptious flavor of Dijon mustard and seasonings on these juicy Herb and Honey Grilled Chicken Tenders.

Each plate of tenders will be cooked to perfection providing you with a juicy, tender bite of chicken tenders every time.

Whether you opt to serve these as an appetizer or meal, everyone will enjoy the scrumptious flavor of Dijon mustard and seasonings on these juicy chicken tenders.

Cooked Herb and Honey Grilled Chicken on parchment paper with lemon slices.

What should I have on hand to make this recipe?

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  • small bowl
  • wire whisk
  • lemon juicer
  • plastic container or bowl with cover to marinate the chicken for a few hours.
  • digital meat thermometer

What you need to make this recipe

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make Herb and Honey Grilled Chicken Tenders:

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard (course ground is best)
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried oregano
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

How to make this easy grilled chicken recipe:

In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, lemon juice, honey, diced shallot, olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper. Reserve half of the mixture to use after the meat is grilled.

In a large bowl combine marinade with chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.

You want to make sure the bowl you use has a lid so you can keep the chicken and marinade covered while it’s in the refrigerator.

Chicken tenders in bowl with honey mustard marinade.

How to grill the chicken:

Preheat your grill to a medium high heat.

Place chicken on grill and cook until chicken is completely cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. (Or when meat reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees F).

Chicken tenders on outdoor grill being cooked.

How do you know when chicken is cooked?

You’ll know chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

I always use a digital meat thermometer when cooking with chicken. Especially when you’re cooking with chicken tenders that vary in size. This means smaller pieces of chicken will cook faster than the larger pieces, therefore, use the thermometer!

Do you let chicken rest after grilling?

Remove the chicken from the grill and place on a clean platter. Cover with aluminum foil and allow the chicken to sit or “rest” for 5 to 10 minutes. This will prevent the juices from running out if you slice too soon.

Drizzle with remaining marinate right before serving.

Grilled chicken tenders on parchment paper with sliced lemons.

What to serve with this recipe:

  • Bow Tie Pasta – this is my version of a very classic recipe.
  • Loaded Baked Potato Salad – comes together quickly and easily and make a great side dish for dinner, lunch on the go, or a party or even dish! 
  • Thai Cucumber Salad – packed with flavors and textures. It is a perfectly fresh summer salad recipe to add to grilled chicken.

Be sure to try this Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets recipe for another easy meal idea.

Yield: 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders

Herb and Honey Grilled Chicken Tenders

Herb and Honey Grilled Chicken Tenders

These herb and honey grilled chicken tenders are perfect for dinner on a busy weeknight or to serve for a family barbecue.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinade Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard (course ground is best)
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Herbs de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried oregano
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, lemon juice, honey, diced shallot,olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper.
    2. Reserve half of the mixture for after the meat is grilled.
    3. In a large bowl or plastic bag, combine marinade with chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.
    4. Preheat your grill to a medium high heat.
    5. Place chicken on grill and cook until chicken is completely cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. (Or when meat reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees F).
    6. Remove the chicken and place on a clean platter.
    7. Cover with aluminum foil and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
    8. Drizzle with remaining marinate right before serving.

Notes

Chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. It’s very important you use an instant read thermometer because the size of the chicken tenders vary.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 289Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 493mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 12gProtein: 36g

I am not a medical expert. These calculations are provided as a courtesy.

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