Greek Chicken Tenders with Tzatziki Sauce
Easy and flavorful Greek Chicken Tenders paired with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber (grated)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to create a delightful marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken tenders to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat for Cooking: Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or bake the chicken tenders until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side on the grill or 15-20 minutes in the oven.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate.
- Serve It Up: Serve the chicken tenders hot with the tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
For more flavor, let the chicken marinate longer. Ensure even cooking by flipping the chicken halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg