Oven-Baked Mediterranean Chicken Tenders (Easy and Healthy)
Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean with these easy and healthy oven-baked chicken tenders!
Equipment
- baking sheet
- small bowl
- whisk
- glass dish or ziplock bag
Ingredients
For The Marinade
- ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
- ½ unit Lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For The Chicken
- 1 kg Chicken Tenderloins (2 pounds)
- 8 - 10 sprigs Fresh Oregano optional
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper for seasoning
Instructions
Make the Marinade
- Add all of the marinade ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
Marinade the Chicken
- Add the chicken tenders and fresh oregano to a glass dish (or ziplock bag), pour the marinade over the chicken, cover and marinade in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Bake the Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the chicken tenders on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. (Discard the rest of the marinade.)
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 73°C (165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and serve with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
Fridge - Cool chicken tenders completely and store in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Freezer - Store in a freezer safe airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tenderCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 45.6gFat: 13.7gSaturated Fat: 3.7gCholesterol: 279.5mgSodium: 137.3mgSugar: 0.2g
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