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Mediterranean Chicken Tenders

Zesty Mediterranean Chicken Tenders for Effortless Dinners

Delight in these Mediterranean Chicken Tenders, packed with garlic and lemon for a quick, flavorful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tenders
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders Trimmed and ready for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Key for Mediterranean flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on personal taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional garnish
  • 2 wedges Lemon Serve on the side

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Allow it to warm for 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Sauté minced garlic in hot oil for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Season chicken tenders with oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper, ensuring an even coating.
  4. Cook chicken tenders for 5-7 minutes on one side without moving them, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the cooked tenders and optionally sprinkle with parsley.
  6. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin C: 6mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These chicken tenders can be wrapped in pitas or served with a salad for a complete meal. Perfect for busy weeknights!

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