cutting board of Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tenders at the grill with the spice shaker and limes

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders, those golden nuggets of succulent delight, have become a beloved comfort food for many.

Working Dad Weeknight Shortcut: Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tenders in under 15 minutes

Whether you’re a fan of dipping them in tangy sauces or enjoying them on their own, there’s something undeniably satisfying about the crispy exterior and juicy interior of these bite-sized wonders.

We love this easy-to-make recipe. You can use any of our spices to do this. Fiery Jamaican Jerk is super good for a lean meat like this.

Can you freeze these chicken tenders? Absolutely you can freeze them. Grilled chicken tenders are a perfect way to meal prep and freeze some for later.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tenders

Sauce Goddess
Prep Time

2 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

Jamaican

Category

Chicken

We love this recipe on a hot summer day. The Jamaican Jerk seasoning is bright and spicy. If you load it up, it's very spicy.

It's great with a squeeze of lime too.

This recipe for chicken tenders freezes well after cooking so make plenty. 


Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

  • 10-15 chicken tenders

  • 1 Tbsp Jamaican Jerk seasoning

  • light olive oil for cooking
  • 1 lime, cut into slices

Directions

  1. Pat chicken tender dry.

  2. Sprinkle with Jamaican Jerk spices.

  3. Drizzle lightly with oil and rub to coat.

  4. Cook over medium hot grill until slightly firm and done. Around 15 minutes total.

  5. Squeeze a wedge of lime and enjoy!
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