Description
Enjoy the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet with these juicy and crispy chicken tenders infused with rich, savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Tenders
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, marinate chicken tenders with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out marinated chicken in a single layer.
- Bake Chicken Tenders: Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Add Feta Cheese: In the last 2-3 minutes of baking, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the tenders.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate longer and ensure to avoid overcrowding on the baking sheet for crispy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken, healthy chicken recipe, chicken tenders, oven-baked chicken, quick dinner
