Description
Enjoy flavorful bites of Irresistibly Juicy Greek Chicken Tenders You’ll Crave Forever! Try this easy recipe tonight for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Tenders (or chicken breasts/thighs)
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (omit for a lighter option)
- 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin (optional)
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley or Dill (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Stir in lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the chicken tenders to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken tenders for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Allow the tenders to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg