Asian Grilled Chicken Tenders

     I recently came across a recipe on pinterest that looked so yummy and healthy I was dying to try it out.  The recipe was for an Asian slaw with ginger peanut dressing.  I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted to make with it as a main dish (yes when I do get around to making side dishes I usually decide on that first and then decide what main dish would go well with it!), so I went searching for something.  I found this chicken recipe at one of my favorite (and healthy) food blogs - Gina's Skinny Taste!  When it was time to grill it, I was a bit disappointed that we couldn't use the outdoor grill since there were so many people at the pool by our balcony and we aren't exactly supposed to be grilling on our apartment patio.  Nonetheless, even using the small Foreman grill, these things turned out to be pretty darn good!  As far as my much anticipated Asian slaw recipe?  Well it wasn't exactly my favorite, but I think I might try it again and change it up just a bit.  You can see it on the plate in the picture above and it looks yummy, but I hate to post a recipe that isn't something worth the time it takes to make!

6 boneless skinless chicken tenderloins (3 oz. each)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. fresh ginger, peeled and minced (or 1 tsp. ground ginger)
2 green onions, diced
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
1 tsp. honey
2 tsp. sesame oil

     Preheat the oven to 275°.  Spread the sesame seeds on a baking sheet.  Place in the oven for 5 minutes to toast the sesame seeds.  In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients except for the chicken.  Place the chicken in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over top of the chicken.  Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.  If you have time to let marinade over night, that is best.  (I only let mine marinate for 3 hours and that seemed to good if you are in a time crunch).   Make sure to turn the bag over half way through marinating.
     After the chicken has marinated, remove from refrigerator.  Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until charred and thoroughly cooked inside.  Makes 3 servings.

Nutritional information per serving: 296 calories, 6 grams of fat, 11 carbohydrates, 40 grams of protein, 1 grams of fiber.