Description
Quick and flavorful chicken tenders marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried oregano)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade: In a mixing bowl combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over them, pressing out excess air before sealing, or cover tightly. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes — or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your cooking surface: If grilling, heat to medium-high (about 375°F). If baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Cook until done: Grill the breasts about 5–7 minutes per side, or bake on the prepared sheet for 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature is 165°F.
- Rest and slice: Let the chicken rest 5 minutes to lock in juices. Then slice into tenders or strips and serve.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; serve with pita and tzatziki, or chop over greens for a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, Greek, quick dinner, healthy meal, lemon, marinade