🫒 Crispy Greek Chicken Tenders (Mediterranean Style)
⏱ Time
Total: 35 minutes
Serves: 4
🛒 Ingredients
Chicken & Marinade
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600 g (1.3 lb) chicken tenders or sliced chicken breast
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Zest + juice of 1 lemon
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
Crispy Coating
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¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp garlic powder
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2 tbsp olive oil (for coating crumbs)
Optional Extras
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Sesame seeds or crushed cornflakes for extra crunch
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest & juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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Add chicken, coat well, and marinate 20–30 minutes (or up to overnight).
2️⃣ Prepare the Coating
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In a shallow bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, and olive oil.
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Mix until crumbs are lightly coated with oil.
3️⃣ Coat the Chicken
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Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
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Press each piece into the breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
4️⃣ Cook (Choose One Method)
Oven-Baked (Healthier):
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Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F.
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Place chicken on a lined baking sheet.
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Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping once, until golden and cooked through.
Air Fryer:
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Cook at 200°C / 390°F for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway.
Pan-Fried:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Cook 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
🍽 Serve With
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Tzatziki sauce 🥒
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Greek salad (tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta)
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Lemon-roasted potatoes or warm pita
🥗 Mediterranean Tips
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Add fresh thyme or rosemary to crumbs
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Sprinkle with feta after baking
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Finish with extra lemon juice before serving
