roasted chicken tenders with peppers and onions

  • Roasted Chicken Tenders with Peppers and Onions

    Ingredients:
    1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
    4 tbsp lemon juice
    2 tbsp finely chopped garlic
    2 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried, or to taste
    2 tbsp finely chopped pickled jalapeno peppers, or to taste
    2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 tsp salt
    1 1/2 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders, size according to plan
    1 1/2 red, yellow or orange bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
    1 medium onion, thinly sliced

    Preparation:
    Preheat oven to 425°F.
    Whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, jalapenos, oil and salt in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish.
    Add tenders, bell pepper and onion; toss to coat. Spread the mixture out evenly; cover with foil.
    Bake until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 25 to 30 minutes.

    Makes: 4 servings
    Serving size: 1/4 recipe
    LA Exchange: 1 Protein, 1 Vegetable, 1 Condiment