LEMON THYME CHICKEN TENDERS

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Sauteed chicken tenders get a flavor boost from fresh lemon and thyme. Great as a main meal or as a salad topper.

Provided by BEE_QUEEN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest
¼ cup lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound chicken breast tenders
olive oil-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil, garlic, chopped thyme, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Toss chicken with the olive oil mixture; allow to marinate for 5 minutes.
  • Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat. Cook chicken tenders in the hot pan until lightly browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 56.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

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