Description
Try these Mediterranean Chicken Tenders for an easy and flavorful dinner, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Tenders
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
- 1 lemon (for wedges)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring continuously for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Prepare the Chicken Tenders: Season the chicken tenders with dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper, then place them into the skillet.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken tenders for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add Lemon Juice: Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice over the cooked tenders and cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley; serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
These tenders are perfect for easy dinners and meal prep, delicious in pita wraps or salads too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Tenders, easy dinner, gluten-free, lemon garlic chicken