Description
Delightful chicken tenders marinated in olive oil, garlic, and herbs, inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 lb chicken tenders, trimmed
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Add the chicken tenders to the marinade, ensuring they are completely coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for baking or prepare your grill for cooking.
- Arrange the marinated chicken tenders on a baking sheet if using an oven, or place them on the grill.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve with lemon wedges for an extra zesty kick.
Notes
For deeper flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Grilling and Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg