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    Grilled Chicken Tenders Recipe with Chipotle Lime Yogurt

    Published: Jul 3, 2019 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 24 Comments

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    This quick and easy grilled chicken tenders recipe is taken from plain to phenomenal with the addition of a crave-worthy chipotle lime yogurt.
    This quick and easy grilled chicken tenders recipe is taken from plain to phenomenal with the addition of a crave-worthy chipotle lime yogurt. 179 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #chickenrecipes #weightwatchers

    Grilled Chicken Tenders with Chipotle Lime Yogurt

    When you start dreaming up entrées, such as these grilled chicken tenders, just so you can have an excuse to eat a certain sauce, you know you've hit the jackpot. It would seem strange if I just starting spooning this chipotle lime yogurt straight into my mouth, right? That goes right along with my tendency to eat an entire wedge of Brie in one sitting.

    Maybe those are things that I need to save for my treasured "alone" moments.

    My husband and I used to buy a fantastic bottled chipotle sauce that we found at our favorite specialty store. We squirted it on everything from eggs to roasted potatoes to sandwich wraps. And then it disappeared from the shelves and we were more upset than any adult should be over a condiment.

    Clearly we have issues.

    Yogurt, chipotle peppers and lime juice in a bowl.

    But what if I could whip up a sauce in my own kitchen that rivaled our beloved store-bought chipotle sauce? Well, that would be pretty darn awesome.

    I set to work, starting with a base of plain yogurt, and it didn't take long to come up with something good...okay, great. I stuck my finger in the bowl for "taste testing" purposes so many times that I needed to stage a personal intervention.

    Chicken tenders and marinade in a glass container.

    It was lunchtime and there were chicken tenders in the fridge, so I mixed the chicken into an easy spice marinade and gave it a turn on the grill. Chicken tenders are fantastic for quick meals because they cook on the grill in 5 minutes or less.

    Other uses for the yogurt sauce:

    • For all things good and right in this world, please do not limit this flavored yogurt to chicken.
    • Serve it with fish, steak, pork and potatoes.
    • Dollop it on sandwiches or use it in a layered salad.
    • Use it to top fish or shrimp tacos.
    • Serve it as a dip for raw vegetables, tortilla chips or grilled shrimp.

    Grilled chicken tenders on wooden skewers.

    What to serve with grilled chicken:

    • You can either serve grilled chicken straight-up with an accompanying sauce or salsa, or as part of a bigger dish.
    • Chop up the chicken and incorporate it into a pasta salad or use it to top your favorite summer salad.
    • Shred or chop the chicken and serve it in corn tortillas with the yogurt sauce and this slaw.
    • Our favorite side dishes to serve with grilled chicken are Grilled Potatoes with Rosemary & Smoked Paprika, Grilled Sweet Potatoes, Balsamic Grilled Vegetables and a BLT slaw.

    Chicken tenders are one of the most family-friendly and easy meals you can put on the dinner table! Plenty of flavor in this recipe. 179 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #grilledchicken #recipe

    Other easy chicken tenders recipes:

    Teriyaki Baked Chicken Tenders {Cookin' Canuck}
    Chicken Tenders with Cherry Ginger Glaze {Cookin' Canuck}
    Baked Honey Mustard Chicken {Good Life Eats}
    Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders {Kitchen Dreaming}

    Grilled chicken tenders, served with a zippy chipotle lime yogurt sauce, are an easy way to spice up dinnertime or your next party. 179 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #weightwatchersrecipes #grilledchicken

    This quick and easy grilled chicken tenders recipe is taken from plain to phenomenal with the addition of an addictive chipotle lime yogurt. 179 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #chickenrecipes #weightwatchers

    Grilled Chicken Tenders Recipe with Chipotle Lime Yogurt

    This quick and easy grilled chicken tenders recipe is taken from plain to phenomenal with the addition of a crave-worthy chipotle lime yogurt.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Entrees
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Gluten Free, Grilling Recipes
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 179.7kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    The Yogurt:

    • 1 6 ounce container plain Greek yogurt
    • ½ chipotle pepper seeded & minced
    • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle pepper can
    • ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt

    The Chicken:

    • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 ¼ pounds chicken tenders
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    Instructions

    The Yogurt:

    • In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice and salt. Stir to combine completely.

    The Chicken:

    • Using skewers for the chicken is optional. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes prior to using to prevent them from catching fire on the grill.
    • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill.
    • In a shallow dish, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
    • Add the chicken tenders and turn to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.
    • Remove the chicken tenders from the marinade and grill until the chicken is just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. (If using skewers, thread the chicken onto the skewers before grilling.)
    • Serve the chicken tenders with the chipotle lime yogurt.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 4 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Chicken Tenders + 2 Tablespoons Yogurt | Calories: 179.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 34.3g | Fat: 3.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 81.3mg | Sodium: 244.5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1.3g
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    This post was originally published on June 9, 2014 and was updated on July 3, 2019.

    Add this grilled chicken tenders recipe to your recipe arsenal. They're easy, delicious and healthy! 179 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #wwfreestyle #healthyeating

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      Comments

      1. Amanda

        September 18, 2019 at 6:44 am

        5 stars
        Chicken tenders are a favorite here so I’m glad we now have a grilled version that’s better for you. And this sauce is good enough to eat by the sooonful!

        Reply
      2. Ashley

        September 18, 2019 at 6:19 am

        5 stars
        We make these for dinner and they are great every single time. Will definitely make again!

        Reply
      3. Jessica Tennant

        July 08, 2019 at 7:15 pm

        5 stars
        I had these saved for awhile and finally made them last week. Really easy to make and such a nice change from regular breaded tenders. My kids even ate it with the chipotle yogurt. I was shocked!

        Reply
      4. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen

        June 10, 2014 at 8:16 pm

        I love this sauce and could literally eat it by the spoonful 😉

        Reply
      5. Carol at Wild Goose Tea

        June 10, 2014 at 4:56 pm

        I don't think you and your husband have issues. When I merely thought my favorite store bought chipotle dressing was gone, I flipped out. I pinned this JUST for the sauce. YUM!

        Reply
      6. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

        June 10, 2014 at 11:49 am

        Your sauce ROCKS! Where is my straw?

        Reply
      7. Happy Valley Chow

        June 10, 2014 at 7:47 am

        What a fantastic recipe and those tenders definitely look grilled to perfection. Great job 🙂

        Happy Blogging!

        Reply
        • Dara

          June 10, 2014 at 9:54 am

          Thank you. I love that they only take a few minutes to grill, but it's the yogurt sauce that really takes the whole thing over the top!

          Reply
      8. Bri | Bites of Bri

        June 10, 2014 at 4:54 am

        Dara, these look the perfect dinner. Nice and light but flavorful too! Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
        • Dara

          June 10, 2014 at 9:54 am

          Thank you, Bri. They make a great meal for a busy weeknight.

          Reply
      9. cheri

        June 09, 2014 at 4:00 pm

        This looks really good Dara, love that it is pretty healthy too, love the spices you have going on here.

        Reply
        • Dara

          June 10, 2014 at 9:53 am

          Thanks, Cheri. Spices are definitely important when reducing the fat and calories in recipes. I don't think I could cook without them!

          Reply
      10. Annalise @ Completely Delicious

        June 09, 2014 at 1:24 pm

        Love the look of that chicken + chipotle sauce! Yum! Going to try these soon, for sure.

        Reply
        • Dara

          June 10, 2014 at 9:52 am

          Thanks, Annalise! I hope you have a chance to try them.

          Reply
      11. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite

        June 09, 2014 at 1:05 pm

        I'm always breading my chicken tenders and apparently I need to keep them as is. The sauce looks great.

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        • Dara

          June 10, 2014 at 9:52 am

          Thanks, Meagan. Breading can be fantastic too, but be sure to try them grilled. They cook so quickly and have great flavor!

          Reply
      12. Amanda

        June 09, 2014 at 8:28 am

        I can just imagine the flavorful goodness of these tenders. Gotta try them soon! 🙂

        Reply
        • Dara

          June 10, 2014 at 9:51 am

          Thanks, Amanda. I always forget how easy chicken tenders are to cook. This is one we'll be making over and over again.

          Reply
      13. Ali | Gimme Some Oven

        June 09, 2014 at 6:57 am

        Oooooh, I'd take any excuse to make that sauce too. These look great!

        Reply
        • Dara

          June 10, 2014 at 9:51 am

          Thanks, Ali. It's addictive, for sure!

          Reply
      14. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living

        June 09, 2014 at 6:25 am

        I love spicy food and chipotle is one of those ingredients that add both smokiness and spice, so this sauce must go great with grilled chicken. Perfect for easy summer meals!

        Reply
        • Dara

          June 10, 2014 at 9:50 am

          Thanks, Jeanette. I agree...the smokiness of chipotle peppers really does add something special. This yogurt is something I'll be adding to many things I cook.

          Reply
      15. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness

        June 09, 2014 at 4:35 am

        I LOVE chipotle/lime...and in a yogurt? YUM! You are the queen of quick, easy and healthy recipes that are DELISH Dara! Pinned 🙂

        Reply
        • Dara

          June 10, 2014 at 9:50 am

          Thanks so much, Taylor! The quick, easy and healthy comes from pure necessity...I'm just glad my family enjoys the meals. 🙂

          Reply

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