Description
Zesty Greek Chicken Tenders: Flavorful & Guilt-Free Delights
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenderloins (or sliced chicken breast or thighs)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt for dairy-free option)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional for lighter version)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (add lemon zest for extra brightness)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano (or thyme/Italian herb blend as alternative)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for a gentle kick)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional cumin until smooth.
- Take chicken tenderloins and coat them in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally up to 8 hours.
- Choose cooking method: preheat grill, skillet with olive oil, or oven to 400°F.
- If grilling, cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden char. For skillet, 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked. For baking, cook for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Let cooked tenders rest for 3-5 minutes, garnish with herbs, and serve with pita or salad.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Skillet, Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg