These Cracker Barrel chicken tenders are all you need if you’re looking for a surefire way to increase the nutritional value of the food your family eats.
How amazing is that?! With every bite, you get juicy, tender chicken covered in a sweet and savory glaze.
Who says you have to go to Cracker Barrel to indulge in this mouthwatering goodness?
You won’t have to make the lengthy drive to get the same chicken tenders you know and love thanks to this copycat recipe.
This recipe is definitely a keeper because it’s tasty, filling, simple to make, and reasonably priced. Let’s get cooking, shall we?
The BEST Spicy Chicken Tenders Recipe EVER!!! | Ray Mack’s Kitchen & Grill
Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders 🔗
Bring Cracker Barrel into your very own kitchen with these Grilled Chicken Tenders!
Prep: 5min
Total: 15min
Nutrition Facts: calories 446 cal
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
Instruction:
- In a large bowl, stir together Italian dressing, lime juice, and honey.
- Add chicken tenders and toss until completely coated. Cover bowl in plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for 1 to 3 hours.
- Place chicken in a greased skillet or grill over medium heat. Cook uncovered until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. You can use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness. It should be at 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Note: You can also cook the chicken with the sauce for a thicker glaze. Here’s how:
- Place chicken and marinade in a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to avoid sticking. You’ll know it’s done when the marinade has reduced into a thick, caramelized glaze.
FAQ
How long do you cook chicken tenders on grill?
Place the chicken tenders directly over the heat of a 400°F preheated grill, cook for about 4 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove from the grill, let rest for 3 minutes, and enjoy!
How do restaurants make chicken so tender and juicy?
If you’ve ever wondered why the chicken in your favorite Chinese restaurant’s stir fries is so incredibly tender, it’s because they use a quick and easy technique called “velveting chicken with baking soda,” which can also be used to tenderize beef.
How do you grill chicken without drying it out?
Brining is simply immersing the chicken in a salt-water solution prior to grilling, which helps the chicken get great grill marks and prevents it from overcooking on the grill due to the increased surface moisture and sugars that brown quickly.
How do you grill tender chicken breasts?
We use this method for our cilantro lime chicken and it works well. Another way, which doesn’t require you to change the shape of the chicken breasts, is to brine the chicken first. The first method involves marinating chicken cutlets, or chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness, and quickly grilling them on high heat.