Description
Enjoy these delicious Greek Chicken Tenders marinated in yogurt and herbs! Perfectly juicy and flavorful—try this recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders (or sliced chicken breast)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional, for depth)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional cumin until well combined.
- Add chicken tenders to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange marinated chicken tenders in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Customize by adding spices like paprika or coriander. Serve with fresh veggies or make them into wraps for a fun twist.