We love this Ranch Chicken all year long. My Ranch Yogurt Marinade is one of our favorite marinades for grilled chicken. It has so much flavor and only 5 ingredients.

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I buy fresh chicken tenders and freeze them in a gallon Ziploc bag with this marinade. When we are ready to have them for dinner I defrost and grill. They are moist, tender, and flavorful.

Trying to feed my family of 7 without breaking the bank means that I buy staples in bulk when they go on sale. Whenever I find chicken tenderloins for a good price I buy at least 3 or 4 packs. Chicken tenderloins are the perfect portion size for small children.

What is the difference between a chicken breast and a chicken tenderloin?

The tenderloin isn’t a big chicken breast cut into pieces (even though you can do that in a pinch). It is the smaller piece that lies behind the breast. It really is more tender and is harder to overcook than an entire large boneless skinless chicken breast. The tenderloins tend to be a little more expensive than chicken breasts but you save on time because they don’t require you to cut off fat or pound thinner to make them cook evenly.

How to Make Ranch Chicken

Making ranch chicken is very easy and you do not need bottled ranch dressing. I prefer to use a blend of herbs and spices to make a homemade ranch flavor without all the additives and soybean oil found in most bottled dressings.

Simply combine yogurt with garlic, onion, dill, parsley, and salt and you have the flavors of ranch dressing for your grilled ranch chicken!

Why Yogurt?

Yogurt works well to tenderize meat. It is a common ingredient used to marinade meat in many cultures. Since yogurt is mildly acidic it naturally tenderizes the chicken. There are some carbs in yogurt but not many and when using it as a marinade vs eating a big bowl of it the carbs are minimal.

Make Ahead Recipes

I love having a few easy meals in the freezer for nights I don’t feel like cooking. And on days I’ve spent hours in the kitchen developing a new recipe I’m generally tired of cooking when dinner rolls around. My freezer staples are cooked taco meat, cooked meatballs, and raw chicken tenders frozen in a marinade. I can get any of those from freezer to table in 30 minutes.

Recipes using Chicken Tenders

I also use chicken tenders in my Tuscan Chicken Casserole, Five Minute Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders, Stuffed Chicken with Asparagus & Bacon, and Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders with Ranch Dip.

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Ranch Chicken

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

We love this Ranch Chicken all year long. My Ranch Yogurt Marinade is one of our favorite marinades for grilled chicken. It has so much flavor and only 5 ingredients.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ranch chicken

Servings: 6

Calories: 17 kcal

Author: Taryn

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp dill
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl or gallon size ziploc bag. Add 2.5 lbs of chicken tenders. Marinade in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before grilling. 

Recipe Notes

This is a THICK marinade. Don't worry. Just coat the chicken with it and let the flavors meld!

You can also freeze the chicken in this marinade. Just thaw before grilling.

Nutrition Facts

Ranch Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 17

% Daily Value*

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 396mg 17%

Potassium 51mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Vitamin A 1.3%

Vitamin C 1.3%

Calcium 2.1%

Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Originally published May 20, 2016. Updated and Republished on April 23, 2019.