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Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders

Juicy chicken tenders marinated in a sweet-tangy dressing and grilled to perfection.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Italian dressing
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 6 Tbsp honey
  • 2 lb chicken tenderloins

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
  • Place the chicken tenderloins in a zip-top bag or shallow container and pour the marinade over them, making sure all pieces are coated.
  • Seal the bag or cover the container and refrigerate for a few hours or up to overnight to marinate.
  • Preheat the grill (or a cast iron grill pan) to medium-high heat and clean the grates; remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  • Place the tenderloins on the grill and cook, turning as needed, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 10–12 minutes total depending on thickness).
  • Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest briefly before serving.

Equipment

  • zip-top bag or shallow container
  • Grill
  • Grilling Tongs
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Cast Iron Grill Pan

Notes

  • Use any chicken cut you prefer; adjust cooking time as needed.
  • You may use boneless or bone-in pieces; bone-in require longer cooking.
  • For added heat, try a spicy honey such as Mike’s Hot Honey.
  • If you don’t have a grill, bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes or pan-sear 3 minutes per side.
  • This recipe’s ingredients are gluten-free if using gluten-free dressing and honey.