7 ingredients are all it takes to make this grilled lemon pepper chicken tenderloin. This grilled chicken is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Give this lemon pepper grilled chicken for dinner or lunch tonight.
If you are a fan of grilling, I have a handful more recipes to consider checking out. 3 ingredient grilled salmon, buffalo chicken flatbread, or try out some of these 25 bbq grill recipes.
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenderloins
If you have come chicken tenderloins in your fridge, this is a fantastic recipe. Whip up and slice and serve on top a salad, pair with your favorite sides, etc. This lemon pepper chicken is so versatile.
What Do I Need To Make
- Chicken Tenderloins
- Salt & Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Oregano
- Garlic
How to Make Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken
Marinade | You are going to add your ingredients into a bag or container. Then toss your chicken in and let it marinade. This is going to help allow you to soak in all the flavor.
Grill | Preheat your grill, and then cook your chicken as directed in the recipe card below.
Indoor Grill vs Outdoor Grill
You can do an indoor grill for this recipe or toss outdoors on a pellet, propane, or even a charcoal grill. If you can’t adjust the heat level on the grill you just have to use your best judgment.
Make sure that you always ensure your chicken is fully cooked all the way through.
What to Serve With Lemon Garlic Chicken
- Rice
- Vegetable Salad 0r – steamed or grilled
- Salad
- Crockpot Mac and Cheese
- Pasta
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Pasta Salad
- Broccoli Salad
- Etc
Now you can serve anything with this chicken. Feel free to give this recipe a try, and let me know what you chose to pair with this chicken.
Can I Cook This Recipe With Chicken Breast
Can I Cook This Recipe With Chicken BreastYou are more than welcome to reach for a chicken breast over a chicken tenderloin. The biggest thing is adjusting the cooking time. The larger the piece of chicken the longer it will take to cook.
You need to use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken reaches 165 degrees internal temperature. Allow your chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes to help ensure it doesn’t dry out.
Storing Leftovers
You are more than welcome to store your leftovers for a few days in the fridge. If you want you can freeze your leftover chicken. It will store for around 3 months. Then just thaw in the fridge and then slice and enjoy.
Looking For Even More Dinner Ideas
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenderloins
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenderloins is a simple marinated chicken that is seasoned with salt, pepper, lemon, and garlic. Whip this up any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 lbs chicken tenderloins
- ¼ cup olive oil1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Mix tenderloins and all other ingredients in a bowl (or Ziploc baggie) and let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium heat for 10 minutes. Put tenderloins on the grill (and discard extra marinade) and grill at medium heat for 4 minutes.
- Flip and then cook for 5 minutes. Remove chicken from the grill and serve!
Recommended Products
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
