Mediterranean Chicken Tenders for a Family Feast
Mediterranean Chicken Tenders are marinated with olive oil, lemon, oregano, and spices.Cook them in the air fryer or skillet for a quick, juicy family dinner.Ready in about 30 minutes using simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound fresh chicken tenders
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken tenders to the marinade and coat each piece evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
- For Mediterranean Chicken Tenders in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). For pan frying, heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Arrange the marinated chicken tenders in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For the skillet method, cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 3–5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve with Greek salad, roasted potatoes, couscous, quinoa, or rice.
- Add crumbled feta cheese as a topping if desired.
- Pair with tzatziki, hummus, or garlic yogurt sauce.
- Fresh herbs like dill or basil make excellent garnishes.