Spiced Lemon Yogurt Chicken Tenders

8 hr marinating prep time
6 min cook time
4servings
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Recipe by Nancy S. Hughes Source Two-Step Diabetes Cookbook Photo by Renee Comet
Spiced Lemon Yogurt Chicken Tenders

How to Make Spiced Lemon Yogurt Chicken Tenders

Tangy and smoky these tender chicken bites are an easy summer weeknight dinner. Toss the chicken in the marinade in the morning and they will be ready to throw on the grill in the evening. Serve with a side of fresh broccoli salad. 

8 hr marinating prep time
6 min cook time
4servings
2 tenders
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients, except the lemon quarters, in a gallon resealable plastic bag. Seal tightly and toss back and forth until well coated. Refrigerate 8 hours.

  2. Heat a grill pan liberally coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade, and grill 3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in center. Serve with the quartered lemon, if desired.

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Nutrition facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    2 tenders
  • Amount per serving Calories 130
  • % Daily value*
  • Total Fat 1.5g 2%
    • Saturated Fat 0g 0%
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 65mg 22%
  • Sodium 140mg 6%
  • Total Carbohydrate 1g <1%
    • Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
    • Total Sugars 0g
  • Protein 27g
  • Potassium 30mg <1%
Ingredients
chicken tenderloins ((about 1 pound))
8 whole
Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
1 cup
lemon juice
2 tbsp
lemon zest
1 tbsp
paprika
1 tbsp
fresh ginger (grated)
1 tbsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
lemon (quartered, optional, for serving)
1 med

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