Grilled Chicken Tenderloins

5 from 14 votes

These grilled chicken tenderloins are seasoned with a simple but flavorful blend of spices. Then, they're grilled to perfection, creating tender, juicy, and flavorful tenderloins that you can use as a delicious main course or as an ingredient in other recipes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken tenderloins, Grilled Chicken, grilled chicken tenderloins

Servings:

Calories: 207kcal

Author: Nicole Kendrick

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb chicken tenderloins
3 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
2 teaspoon oregano
3 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Wash and pat the chicken dry. Preheat the grill to between 430 and 450 degrees.
Coat the tenderloins in oil. Then, toss them with the seasonings in a large bowl.
Place the tenderloins on the hot grill, cover, and cook for 2 minutes. Flip the tenderloins and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Check the chicken with a meat thermometer. If the internal temperature registers 165 degrees, enjoy! If not, continue grilling for another minute.

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Notes

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or a heavy-duty freezer bag with as much air removed as possible.
Defrost overnight if frozen. Then, microwave at 1-minute intervals until heated through.

Tips

Rub your grates with olive oil before preheating the grill to prevent sticking.
Your grill is ready when you can only hold your hand about 3 inches above the grate for a few seconds before it becomes uncomfortable.
It's important to coat the tenderloins in oil first and then toss them with the spices. This prevents clumping.
Use a meat thermometer to prevent chicken that's either raw in the middle or dried out.
If you use wood chips to add smoky flavor, ensure they soak for at least 30 minutes.

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