Lemon Thyme Chicken Tenders

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast tenders 
• 6 sprigs thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 4 servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• frying pan
• mixing bowl

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.