Craving a meal that’s both quick to make and packed with flavor? You're in for a treat! Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tenders are your answer to hectic weeknights and healthy eating. Imagine tender, juicy chicken infused with vibrant Mediterranean herbs and spices, ready in minutes. As a busy parent, I understand the struggle of juggling work, family, and healthy meals, that's why Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tenders are a game-changer. Let's forget complicated recipes and embrace dishes that are easy, nutritious, and delicious!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe isn't just about putting food on the table; it's about bringing the sunshine of the Mediterranean to your kitchen. I still remember fondly sun-drenched afternoons in my grandparent's small Greek village. The recipes were fresh, using just the ingredients they had on hand like olive oil from their trees, oregano from the hills, and lemons from their garden. The wonderful flavors are reminiscent of so many lovely moments spent with family. Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tenders aims to capture that simplicity and warmth, making family dinners simpler and more fulfilling, like those idyllic moments.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into tender strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare: Cut chicken breasts into even strips.
- Marinate: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat: Add the chicken strips to the marinade, mix well to ensure an even coating.
- Cook: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken.
- Sauté: Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley, Serve hot!
Quick Mediterranean Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cut chicken breasts into even strips.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Add the chicken strips to the marinade, mix well to ensure an even coating.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, Serve hot!1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley