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!
Recipe by Scott Holmes on June 30, 2020
Prep time: PT20M
Cook time: PT45M
Total time: PT75M
Rating
4.84 stars (12 reviews)
Keywords
Chicken, Chicken tenders, Grilling, Smoked
Ingredients
1½ lbs Chicken Tenders
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 Pn Kosher Salt
1 tsp Oregano
Categories
Dinner
Cuisine
American
Steps
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.
Marinade for 1-4 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.
