Description
Mediterranean Chicken Tenders are flavorful and easy to prepare. They combine the richness of olive oil and fresh herbs for a tasty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders, trimmed and ready to cook
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley, chopped, and lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken tenders to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade.
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Serve with a side salad or vegetables.
- Can be grilled instead of baked if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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