Description
Mediterranean Chicken Tenders are juicy, flavorful, and packed with fresh lemon, garlic, and Greek herbs for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into tenders
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into tenders.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken tenders completely in the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook chicken tenders for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Do not overcook the chicken tenders.
- Fresh lemon juice creates the best flavor.
- Serve with Greek salad, rice, or pita bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 90