Description
Succulent grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and fresh lemon juice, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot and ready to create those perfect grill marks.
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, creating a fragrant elixir.
- Add the chicken tenderloins to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the chicken tenderloins on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Once cooked, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Optimal marinating time is up to 2 hours for deeper flavor. Use fresh, high-quality chicken for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Grilled
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg