Ingredients
1 lb chicken tenders
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp lemon juice
Optional add-ins:
Cherry tomatoes
Kalamata olives
Crumbled feta cheese
Fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pat chicken tenders dry and season with garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken tenders in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
4. Reduce heat to medium.
5. Add lemon zest and lemon juice to the pan and toss to coat chicken.
6. Simmer 1–2 minutes until sauce slightly reduces.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley or optional toppings.
8. Serve warm.
Notes
• Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed.
• Great served with rice, salad, or pita.
• Leftovers are perfect for wraps or bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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