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Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tenders

Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tenders

Discover this Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tenders recipe, a flavorful dish ready in 25 minutes that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • ½ unit Lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Chicken Ingredients
  • 1 kg Chicken Tenderloins about 2 pounds
  • 8-10 sprigs Fresh Oregano optional
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Marinating and Baking
  1. Add all of the marinade ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken tenders and fresh oregano to a glass dish (or ziplock bag), pour the marinade over the chicken, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Arrange the chicken tenders on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Discard the rest of the marinade.
  6. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 73°C (165°F).
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and serve with your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 45.6gFat: 13.7gSodium: 137.3mgSugar: 0.2g

Notes

Feel free to substitute red wine vinegar for balsamic vinegar or experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary for a unique flavor twist.

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