Description
Welcome to the world of flavor-packed chicken recipes! If you’re a fan of tangy dishes that pack a punch, you’re in for a treat. ThisPickle Juice Marinated Chicken Tendersrecipe is not only delicious but also a breeze to make. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner or a lunch that stands out, this dish is a must-try!
Ingredients
- Optional Substitutions:
Instructions
- Place the chicken tendersin a large bowl. Cover them completely withpickle juice. If you like, addbay leavesto enhance the flavor.
- Cover and refrigeratefor at least 3 hours, or ideally, overnight. This allows the chicken to soak up all the tangy goodness.
- About30 minutes before cooking, take the chicken out of the fridge to let it come to room temperature. This ensures even cooking.
- Discard the pickle juiceand remove the bay leaves. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
- Preheat your grill tomedium-high heat. If you’re using an outside grill or a grill pan,spray it lightly with avocado oilto prevent sticking.
- Place the chicken tenderson the grill. Cook for3-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the grill marks appear.
- Transfer the chicken tenders to a plate andserve with fresh picklesandlemon wedgesfor an extra tangy touch.
- Pair with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
Use Fresh Pickle Juice: The fresher the pickle juice, the better the flavor. Dill pickle juice works best for this recipe, but you can experiment with other flavors like spicy or garlic pickles.
Add Some Spice: If you like a bit of heat, mix in somecrushed red pepper flakesor a dash ofhot sauceto the marinade.
Perfect Grill Marks: Make sure the grill is hot enough to create those perfect grill marks without overcooking the chicken.