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12) Greek Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Tenders with Tzatziki

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1¼ lb chicken tenders about 12 pieces
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2% or whole
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for tzatziki
  • ½ cucumber grated and drained (about ¾ cup)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice tzatziki
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • ½ tsp salt tzatziki

Method
 

  1. Whisk 1 cup yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, ½ tsp salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add tenders, coat, cover, and chill 30 minutes. I sometimes do 15 if we’re starving.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium. Shake excess marinade off tenders. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reads 165°F.
  3. For tzatziki, squeeze grated cucumber to remove water. Mix 1 cup yogurt, cucumber, 1 tbsp lemon, dill, and ½ tsp salt. Taste and adjust.
  4. Serve tenders with tzatziki for dipping. My kids dip everything and usually ask for seconds.