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Prosciutto Chicken Tenders

Grilled chicken tenders wrapped with prosciutto and marinated with rosemary marinade.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

  • a grill
  • aluminum foil
  • (8) 6-inch long skewers if not using rosemary stems

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 8 chicken tenders
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • (8) 4-5-inch-long rosemary stems (or use wooden skewers)
Marinade
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Chicken
  • Heat grill to medium-high.
  • If using rosemary stems for skewers, remove the leaves off all the stems except for the tops. Set the leaves aside to use for the marinade.
  • Trim the chicken if needed. Also, if the chicken tenders are large, cut them in half to make 2 pieces. Either use any extra for another recipe or make extra skewers.
  • Stick a skewer through each chicken tender lengthwise. Then wrap the prosciutto around each skewered tender.
  • If using rosemary stems for skewers, cut 8 rectangular pieces of aluminum foil and wrap each around a rosemary stem to prevent it from becoming overcooked. (See note below if using wooden skewer sticks.)
  • Place the skewers in a shallow dish.
Marinade
  • Chop the rosemary leaves. Add 3 tablespoons to a measuring cup or bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk the marinade together.
  • Save a few tablespoons of marinade. Pour the rest evenly over the chicken skewers. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the chicken registers 165°F on a meat thermometer.
  • Pour the saved marinade over the chicken skewers and serve.

Notes

Skewers

If you use wooden sticks instead of rosemary stems for skewers, save 8 sprigs of rosemary and stick them into the same hole made by the skewers to add a garnish. Wrap them in aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.

Baking Option

Place chicken on a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Bake at 425°F in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F on a meat thermometer.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, Grilled Chicken Tenders with Prosciutto, Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Tenders, Wrapped Chicken Tenders
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