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Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tenders

Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tenders

Enjoy Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tenders, a flavorful dish that combines simple ingredients for a delicious meal in no time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Grill or Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Resealable Bag or Dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine red wine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is well blended.
  3. Place the chicken tenderloins in a resealable bag or dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove chicken from the marinade, discard marinade, and season chicken with additional salt and black pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken tenderloins for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 45.6gFat: 13.7g

Notes

Feel free to customize the marinade or garnish with different herbs for varied flavors.

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