High Protein Grilled Chicken Tenders for Low Calorie Weight Loss Meal
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Serves: 3 Servings
 
Ingredients
  • Chicken tenders - 500 gms (about 20-25 pieces)
  • Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tbsp
  • Garlic powder - 1 tsp
  • Onion powder - 1 tsp
  • Paprika/chilli powder - ½ tsp
  • Cumin powder - ½ tsp
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Wash the chicken tenders and pat them dry thoroughly using paper towels. Take the chicken tenders in a mixing bowl & set aside while you make the marinating mixture.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, mix together all the other ingredients - olive oil, garlic & onion powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, salt & pepper and also the juice of half a lemon.
  3. Give everything a good mix ensuring all the powdered spices are mixed thoroughly with oil and lemon juice.
  4. Once you are happy with the marinade, pour it over the chicken tenders kept in the mixing bowl.
  5. Now preferably using your hand, start mixing the marinade with the chicken tenders ensuring each chicken tender is coated evenly on both sides.
  6. Take time to give a good massage to your chicken; once done leave it to marinate for at least an hour.
  7. When you are ready to grill, preheat your griller on high for 5 minutes. Brush the grill grates lightly with oil.
  8. Then place the marinated chicken tenders one by one over the grill plates leaving a gap between 2 pieces. Do not overcrowd the griller, do it in batches if needed.
  9. If you are using a grill press similar to mine, then close the griller by pressing the top cover over the chicken tenders.
  10. Let the chicken tenders grill for 5 to 6 minutes over high. Do not overcook the chicken.
  11. Switch off the griller and take the chicken tenders out using a tong on a serving platter.
  12. If you are using a grill pan on a stovetop, flip over the chicken tenders after grilling for 3 minutes and continue grilling the other side for another 3 minutes.
  13. Serve your quick and easy high protein grilled chicken tenders with fresh salad and enjoy your low calorie weight loss meal!
Recipe by Flavor Quotient at https://flavorquotient.com/2025/05/high-protein-grilled-chicken-tenders-for-low-calorie-weight-loss-meal/