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4 Ingredient Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders

Traci Wennerholm
Step into the famous Southern style restaurant at home with this delicious Cracker Barrel chicken tender recipe. Tangy italian, honey and lime come together to make a savory chicken meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 211 kcal

Equipment

  • grill or broiler pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • ½ cup Italian dressing
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, honey, and lime juice until fully combined.
  • Add the chicken tenders to the bowl, ensuring they are completely coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to one hour.
  • Choose your preferred cooking method:
  • Grill: Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan to medium heat. Cook the chicken tenders for several minutes on one side, then flip and continue cooking until the tenders are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the center.
  • Broil: Preheat the broiler to high. Arrange the marinated chicken tenders on a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Cook for several minutes, flip the tenders, and broil for an additional few minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
  • Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken tenders for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

See notes in blog post for substitutions and storing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 24gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 423mgPotassium: 448mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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