Amazing Grilled Herb Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders

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Updated June 27, 2021

As the weather starts to get warmer, I find myself looking for easy, delicious grill-friendly recipes!

This amazingly flavorful grilled herb honey dijon chicken tenders recipe is just right for summer supper.

Chicken meals are a staple on our homestead. 

We eat grilled chicken frequently in the summer and love to have it with fresh vegetables straight out of the garden.

Whether you use home-raised pastured chicken or store-bought chicken this herb honey dijon marinade will turn plain grilled chicken into a melt-in-your-mouth dinner. 

With a perfect mix of herbs, some fresh lemon juice, and a generous bit of honey, the marinade works perfectly to guarantee a delicious meal.

Prepared in as short as an hour (but preferably started overnight!) these Gilled Herb Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders deliver a super quick and easy summer meal.

Serve these with a delicious summer salad, grilled vegetables, or on a bed of brown rice.

I will often serve these over brown rice, with grilled vegetables and a huge fresh salad.

Now, let’s get to cooking!

GRILLED HERB HONEY DIJON CHICKEN TENDERS

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

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DIRECTIONS:

This marinade is super easy to make!

The first thing you’ll want to do is mince the shallot.

After that, remove the fresh rosemary from the stems and lightly chop along with the oregano.

Once those are done, make sure you have the other ingredients ready and start mixing!

First, add 1/3 cup of dijon mustard, then the juice of half a lemon, 4 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Once the wet ingredients are well incorporated, add the diced shallot, your herbs, then add salt and pepper to taste.

Combine thoroughly, and you’re ready to go!

You can make your own chicken tenders by slicing up boneless skinless chicken breasts.

It is very simple to do and more budget-friendly if you are feeding a large family or crowd.

 

Whisk the marinade ingredients briefly to make sure they are well mixed together.

First, be sure to save around half the marinade separately for use later.

Now that your marinade is ready, cover your chicken thoroughly in either a large bowl or plastic freezer bag.

Marinate in the fridge for at least an hour, or if you would like, up to overnight.

This will help pack a ton of flavor into the chicken and wonderfully tenderize the meat.

If you are looking for a chicken dinner recipe for dinner tonight marinating for only an hour is fine.

That is how I do it. 

Summer days are busy days on the homestead. 

I need easy meals I can get on the table quickly.

This one comes out perfect every time so no need to refrigerate to overnight unless you want too.

Once you’re confident your chicken is done marinating, pull it and the extra marinade out of the fridge and get ready to start grilling!

When you’re ready, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

We want the grill to be hot enough to give us some great grill marks but not too hot, as that can cook the outside too fast while leaving the inside dangerously uncooked.

When your grill is properly heated, place the chicken strips onto the grill, they don’t need to be spaced too far apart but a little room will make them easier to flip.

You’ll want to leave them on for about 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Use a pair of tongs to flip halfway through so the chicken cooks evenly and you develop those grill marks on both sides!

After Grilling

Once your chicken is done, pull it off the grill and place it on a plate to serve.

Drizzle generously with the remaining marinade and then allow the meat to rest for five to ten minutes.

If you’re making a larger batch of them, you can place them on a tray in a low oven to keep warm.

Serving Suggestions

These chicken tenders are super versatile, whether you’re eating them on their own or with something else.

They’re wonderful when served with rice and some yummy summer vegetables.

They make an excellent base for a keto lunch or dinner.

You can also cool them and toss them into a salad for a great, fresh meal.

If you saved any extra marinade, it makes a great salad dressing if you so choose.

While plating, including a fresh slice or two of lemon, allows an extra boost of flavor if desired!

Yield: 4 Servings

Grilled Herb Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders

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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 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. Reserve half of the mixture after the meat is grilled.
2. In a large bowl or plastic bag, combine marinade with chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.
3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
4. Place chicken on the grill and cook until chicken is completely cooked through, about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. (Or when the meat reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees F).
5. Drizzle with remaining to marinate and let the meat rest for 5 minutes. 
6. Great served warm with rice or chilled and tossed with a salad.

Notes

We love to serve these with a large fresh salad or with grilled summer vegetables.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 433Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 740mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 2gSugar: 19gProtein: 54g

Final Thoughts

I really hope you give these Grilled Herb Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders a try and enjoy them as much as we did!

Whether you’re grilling for a family get-together or just for yourself on a perfect summer day, if you follow this recipe accurately you can’t go wrong.

Quick, simple, and delicious, we’re confident this recipe will satisfy just about anyone.

Thank you so much for reading, I hope you enjoy this recipe and have a wonderful summer!