Here’s a recipe for Crispy Greek Chicken Tenders—crispy outside, juicy inside, with classic Greek flavors like garlic, oregano, and lemon 🍋🍗
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
Chicken
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken tenders or chicken breast cut into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
Crispy Coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko works best for extra crunch)
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss chicken tenders in the marinade. Let sit at least 15–20 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
2. Prepare coating
- Set up a dredging station:
- Bowl 1: Flour
- Bowl 2: Beaten egg
- Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs + paprika + garlic powder
- Coat each chicken piece: flour → egg → breadcrumb mixture.
3. Cook
Oven-baked version (healthier):
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Lightly spray or brush with oil.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
Pan-fried version (extra crispy):
- Heat 2–3 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
4. Serve
- With tzatziki sauce for dipping
- Over a salad or rice
- With lemon wedges
Tips
- For extra crispiness, chill breaded chicken 10 minutes before baking/frying
- Use fresh oregano if available for a brighter flavor
- Panko breadcrumbs give a crunchier texture than regular breadcrumbs
If you want, I can also give a one-pan Greek Chicken Tenders with roasted veggies version—super easy for dinner! Do you want me to?