Description
A delightful dish of chicken tenders infused with garlic, lemon, and herbs, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Start by taking a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything well until it forms a uniform marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Take your chicken tenders and place them into the bowl with the marinade. Make sure each piece is thoroughly coated in the zesty mixture. For best results, allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: While the chicken is marinating, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the Chicken: After marinating, remove the chicken tenders from the bowl. Place them evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the Chicken: Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake the chicken tenders for 20-25 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate overnight. Feel free to customize spices or add vegetables on the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken tenders, Mediterranean, quick dinner, healthy recipe, baked chicken