Recipe: Perfect Southwest grilled chicken tenders

Southwest grilled chicken tenders. These buttermilk soaked tenderloins were great grilled! These Southwest Chicken Tenders take main stage in the Southwest Chicken and Bacon Wraps. We've learned, though, that they are delicious on their own in the Cobb Salad or on a chicken sandwich like the Gourmet Grilled Chicken Sandwich.

But even if it didn't, it would be worth the wait. Featuring tender grilled chicken on a bed of veggies and beans and topped with a (simple!) handmade dressing, this salad is every bit as tasty as it sounds. This salad is loaded with grilled chicken, fresh juicy tomato, creamy avocado, crunchy tortilla strips, black beans, cheddar cheese, and sweet and salty candied bacon. You can cook Southwest grilled chicken tenders using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Southwest grilled chicken tenders

1. You need 2 lb of chicken tenders.
2. Prepare 2 of limes.
3. Prepare 2 tbsp of chili powder.
4. Prepare 1 tbsp of cumin.
5. You need 1/2 tbsp of oregano.
6. Prepare 1 tbsp of garlic powder.
7. You need 1/2 tsp of salt.
8. You need 1/4 tbsp of pepper.
9. Prepare 1/4 bunch of fresh cilantro.
10. It's 1 of olive oil to coat chicken..

If you have some chicken on hand you can use that in this salad, or rotisserie chicken, or even packaged grilled chicken strips. Wrap and freeze the tenders and when you have gathered enough, use them in a stir-fry or for oven-baked chicken fingers. Oiling a grill rack before you grill foods helps ensure that the food won't stick. Try this terrific spice blend that imparts the robust flavor of the Southwest in marinated grilled chicken.

Southwest grilled chicken tenders step by step

1. put chicken in a ziplock bag cost with olive oil..
2. add salt & pepper.
3. add all spices & squeeze lime juice into bag..
4. add cilantro & let marinade for 30 min to all day. grill & eat..
5. ENJOY.

Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. Slice the grilled pepper into thin strips. Southwest Grilled Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home.