Description
Quick and flavorful Greek Chicken Tenders marinated in a yogurt-lemon mix, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping.
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
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the chicken tenders to the marinade and ensure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your grill pan over medium heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess marinade.
- Grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked, or bake on a parchment-lined tray for about 20-25 minutes.
- Allow to rest briefly before serving.
Notes
The yogurt helps keep the chicken juicy when cooked. Do not crowd the pan or grill; give each piece room to brown. Let the meat rest for a few minutes so the juices settle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 110mg