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Citrus-Soy Marinated Grilled Chicken Tenders

Citrus-Soy Marinated Grilled Chicken Tenders are juicy and flavorful, thanks to a bright lemon and soy marinade rounded out with brown sugar and garlic. Each bite balances tangy, lightly sweet notes with smoky char from the grill. Serve them hot for dinner with simple sides, or chill and slice for meal-prep salads, wraps, and sandwiches.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook5 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Citrus-Soy Marinated Grilled Chicken Tenders
  1. 1

    Whisk the water, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, brown sugar, and garlic in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken tenders and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to marinate for at least 3 hours.

  2. 2

    Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Discard the remaining marinade.

  4. 4

    Place the chicken on the preheated grill; reduce the heat to low. Grill for 1 minute, then flip and grill until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).