Savory Mediterranean Chicken Tenders with Zesty Lemon and Fragrant Herbs
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
55 min
Servings
4
These Mediterranean Chicken Tenders are flavorful, made with chicken strips marinated in lemon juice and other spices. Fast and easy weeknight meals suitable for the whole family. Baked chicken strips with about 320 calories each are served with tzatziki for dipping. Meal on the go that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table.
Ingredients
- •¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- •1 lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- •3 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •½ teaspoon dried thyme
- •1 teaspoon paprika
- •salt (to taste)
- •black pepper (to taste)
- •1 pound chicken tenderloins (skinless and boneless)
- •tzatziki sauce (for serving)
- •mixed greens (for serving)
- •cherry tomatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Mix well until combined, then add the chicken tenderloins, ensuring they are fully coated in the marinade.
- 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- 4
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while the chicken is marinating.
- 5
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- 6
Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 15–20 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 8
Allow the chicken tenders to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- 9
Serve alongside tzatziki sauce, mixed greens, and cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition (per serving)
320
Calories
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