Name: Southwest Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup avocado oil or olive oil; 1/3 cup apple cider or white vinegar (Gluten-Free: Make sure your vinegar is gluten-free.); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground; Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (to add a little heat); 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders

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Southwest Chicken Tenders

These southwest chicken tenders are sure to please all the eaters in your house. They are full of flavor but not spicy.

Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Prep: 2 hoursCook: 10 minutesTotal: 2 hours 10 minutes

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Ingredients

1/3 cup avocado oil or olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider or white vinegar (Gluten-Free: Make sure your vinegar is gluten-free.)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper (to add a little heat)
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders

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Instructions

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Combine all ingredients except the chicken in a large zip top bag and shake/massage the bag to combine the marinade. Then add in the chicken tenders and shake/massage again. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
Place bag in a dish and set in the refrigerator. Let chicken marinate for 2 and up to 24 hours, occasionally turning the bag to evenly distribute the marinade. (Do not marinate longer than this.)
Cook the chicken tenders using one of the following two methods. Chicken is done when you cut into it and there is no more pink or it registers 165°F internally. Do not overcook.
- Option 1: Grill the Tenders: Grill chicken tenders over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side.
- Option 2: Bake the Tenders: Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake on a sheet pan for about 15 minutes, flipping half way through.

Freeze For Later: Follow Step 1. Seal and freeze.

Prepare From Frozen: Thaw using one of these safe thawing methods. Cook the chicken according to Step 3.

Cuisine: American Method: Grilled

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