Whether you need a tasty appetizer or a delicious main dish, these lemon pepper chicken fingers are a delicious choice for your menu. They are tender, delicious, and have a bright lemon flavor that is grilled to perfection. It’s healthy, easy to make, and ideal for whipping up as a fast weeknight meal.
Grilled Paleo Chicken Fingers
One of the best things about this dish is that it’s a great option for those on paleo or keto diets. With no flour or breadcrumbs involved, these chicken tenders are naturally gluten-free and low-carb. And thanks to the protein-rich chicken breast tenders, they’re also a great way to stay full and energized all day long.
These are great by themselves or as part of a meal. I love serving them with roasted sweet potato vegetable salad or this dill potato salad as part of a meal.
Ingredients
Serves: 8, as an appetizer Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 6 min
• 20 chicken breast tenders, about 1 ½ lbs
• 20 small wooden skewers
• Juice and zest of 2 lemons
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
How to Make Lemon Pepper Barbecued Chicken Fingers
Preheat the charcoal or propane grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it reaches a temperature of at least 375°F.
To prepare the chicken, in a bowl, you will combine the olive oil, lemon juice, and zest of the lemons in a bowl. Whisk until combined. Reserve ¼ of the marinade for later use.
Thread each chicken breast tender onto a small wooden skewer and coat them in the remaining ¾ of the marinade.
Lightly sprinkle each tender with salt and black pepper. I begin with around 1 teaspoon each total, but you can use more or less as you desire.
Then, you will grill the tenders for approximately 3 minutes on each side. Cook in batches if necessary. I recommend using a meat thermometer to verify they are 165°F internally before serving.
Arrange the cooked tenders on a serving platter and drizzle with the reserved marinade before serving.
More Chicken Breast Recipes
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📖 Recipe
Lemon Pepper Chicken Fingers | Paleo
These lemon pepper barbecue chicken fingers are packed with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Get your fingers on this delicious recipe today!
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breast tenders about 20 tenders
- 4 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the BBQ grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it reaches a temperature of at least 375°F.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice (equivalent to the juice from 1 lemon), and the finely grated zest of 2 lemons to create a marinade.
4 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoon lemon zest, ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Reserve ¼ cup of marinade and set aside. Thread each of the 20 chicken breast tenders onto its own small wooden skewer and dip each one into the remaining three-quarters of the marinade to coat.
2 lb chicken breast tenders
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Generously season the coated chicken tenders with black pepper and 1 teaspoon of sea salt, increasing the amount to taste.
1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
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On the preheated grill, place the skewers and cook, covered, for approximately 3 minutes on each side until well browned and beginning to char in spots.
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When done, transfer the chicken tender skewers to a serving platter and then drizzle the reserved marinade over the chicken. Serve hot.
Notes
- This can also be made with chicken thighs if you prefer.
- When using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes before assembling to grill.
- These can also be cooked in a skillet or indoor electric grill if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 8gCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 423mgPotassium: 433mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg