Asian Grilled Chicken Tenders

Grill Instructions

1. Slice chicken thinly. Set aside.
2. Place ingredients into a big bowl or bag and shake to cover, working the sauce into all the chicken.
3. Ideally, leave to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes but up to 4 hours.
4. Preheat an oiled grill or oiled grill pan to medium-high heat.
5. Grill chicken tenders onto a heated grill/griddle pan and grill for 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Serve warm, with rice or on top of a salad.
7. You can garnish with a few hot pepper flakes.

Air Fryer Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C. Slice chicken into tenders.
2. Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl or bag. Add in the chicken tenders, and toss to coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. 
3. Place chicken tenders in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, and air fry for 10-12 minutes, turning over halfway through the cook time.
4. Check for doneness using a meat thermometer. The chicken is done when the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.

Make In The Ninja Woodfire Grill

1. Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl or bag.
2. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
3. To install the grill grate according to manufactures instructions and oil it.
4. Select GRILL and set the temperature to MED and set time to 18 minutes.
5. Choose START/STOP to begin preheating (preheating will take approx. 13-17 minutes).
6. Oil the grill grates using olive oil, then preheat the grill / outdoor grill / cast iron grill pan to medium high heat (direct heat).
7. Remove from the chicken marinade, pat dry and grill the chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes on each side.
8. When the preheated beep and see the ADD FOOD is displayed, open the machine and place the chicken tenders on the grill grate, making sure to pressing them down gently to maximize grill marks. Close and allow the cooking to start.
9. When unit beeps again and shows the FLIP message, open and flip the chicken. Close again to continue cooking.
10. Cooking till done and the complete when and instant–read thermometer reads  165 degrees F / 74 degrees C. Remove the chicken tenders from the grill and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
11. Serve grilled chicken fingers warm with rice or on top of a salad. I love sprinkling sliced green onions over before serving.