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Mediterranean Chicken Tenders

Mediterranean Chicken Tenders: So Easy and Bursting with Flavor

Enjoy Mediterranean Chicken Tenders full of flavor, quick to prepare, and perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tenders
  • 1 pound chicken tenders trimmed and ready-to-cook
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado/canola oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice preferably fresh
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Additions
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Season chicken tenders with oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Place seasoned chicken tenders in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side.
  5. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the cooked chicken tenders.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 250kcalProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and consider serving with tzatziki for extra flavor.

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