Smoked Chicken Tenders
This recipe takes tender chicken and adds tons of flavor. It is great with any starch, and it doesn't take much to put a Mexican spin on it and eat it in tacos or with rice and beans. We always make extra and use it for wraps and on salads for weekday lunches!
Servings: 6
Calories: 224kcal
Equipment
- Big Green Egg or other smoker
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs Chicken Tenders
For the marinade
- ¼ C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tbsp Spicy Brown Mustard Creole Mustard also works great
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper Ground
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Oregano
Instructions
- Place the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and use a whisk to combine.
- Place the chicken tenders into a large bowl or ziplock bag and cover with marinade.
- Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Prepare grill or smoker with a mild fruit wood or hickory chunks for flavor.
- When temp is 250°F add tenders to grill or smoker and cook indirect with a mild fruit wood or hickory to smoke.
- Smoke around 250°F for approximately 45 minutes.
- If desired allow grill to heat up and cook tenders over direct flame for a few minutes to add color.
- The tenders are done when the thickest one reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg