Description
A heartwarming recipe for quick and delicious Mediterranean chicken tenders, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken tenders to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let it refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the marinated chicken tenders in the skillet or on the grill. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
Marinate the chicken the night before for maximum flavor and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg