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California Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders

Juicy grilled chicken tenders marinated in a sweet-tangy honey mustard sauce with fresh rosemary and Meyer lemon.
Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Chicken, Dinner, Grilling, Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Marinade & Glaze
  • 1/4 cup coarse ground Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 small shallot finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons California olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
Chicken
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil for brushing

Method
 

Marinate
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, minced shallot, honey, olive oil, chopped rosemary, Meyer lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Transfer half of this mixture to a covered container and refrigerate until serving.
  2. Place the chicken tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag or bowl. Pour the remaining Dijon mixture over the chicken, seal, and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
Grill
  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess drip off.
  2. Brush the chicken lightly with canola oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Grill the tenders, turning once or twice, until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F, about 8 minutes.
  3. In the last 1–2 minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with the reserved Dijon mixture. Continue cooking just until the glaze is warmed and slightly caramelized.
Serve
  1. Transfer the grilled chicken tenders to a platter and serve immediately, with any extra reserved glaze on the side if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 580mgSugar: 14g

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh rosemary from your garden or farmers' market; dried rosemary can be substituted but reduce to 2 teaspoons. If you don't have Meyer lemons, regular lemons work fine. Make ahead: marinate the chicken overnight for maximum tenderness. Avoid overcooking—chicken tenders are thin and cook quickly. Serve with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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