Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce

🍗 Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce

🌿 Description

These crispy chicken tenders are golden on the outside and juicy on the inside, coated in a perfectly seasoned crust. Inspired by Mediterranean-style cooking, they can be baked or air-fried for a lighter twist without sacrificing crunch. Paired with a creamy, tangy dipping sauce, they’re perfect for snacks, family dinners, or party platters.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

500 g chicken tenders (or sliced chicken breast)
1 cup buttermilk (or yogurt + 2 tbsp water)
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crispiness)
½ cup flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp oregano
Salt & black pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil (for baking)

For the Dipping Sauce:

½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic (minced or powder)
1 tsp honey
Salt & pepper (to taste)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Marinate chicken
- Soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
Prepare coating
- In one bowl: mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl: add breadcrumbs.
Coat chicken
- Remove chicken from marinade.
- Dredge in flour mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
Cook (choose method):

Oven-baked (healthier):
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place tenders on a lined tray, drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
Air fryer:
- Cook at 190°C for 12–15 minutes.
Fried (extra crispy):
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
Make dipping sauce
- Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
Serve
- Serve hot with dipping sauce and lemon wedges.