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Greek Chicken Tenders

Irresistibly Juicy Greek Chicken Tenders in Minutes

Discover a flavor explosion with these Greek Chicken Tenders, marinated in lemon, garlic, and herbs for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tenders
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Grated Cucumber

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Greek Chicken Tenders
  1. In a large bowl or resealable bag, combine the chicken, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F) or your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Combine Greek yogurt and grated cucumber in a bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir and set aside.
  4. Grill the chicken tenders for 5-7 minutes per side until they reach 165°F (74°C) or bake for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Serve the chicken with the yogurt sauce drizzled over the top, garnished with fresh herbs or lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow marination overnight for the best flavor and tenderness. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.

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