Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring savory chicken tenderloins marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Mix together lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken tenderloins to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cook chicken tenderloins for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider letting the chicken marinate for a few hours or overnight for extra flavor. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, targeting an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, garlic, quick meals, family dinner
