Crispy Greek Chicken Tenders
Description
These Crispy Greek Chicken Tenders are bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Tender chicken strips are marinated in lemon, garlic, and herbs, then coated in a crispy seasoned crust and baked or air-fried until golden perfection. Serve them with tzatziki sauce, a Greek salad, or warm pita bread for a delicious family meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
1½ lbs (680 g) chicken tenders
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Crispy Coating
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
For Serving
Tzatziki sauce
Lemon wedges
Fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken tenders and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
In a shallow dish, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
Coat each chicken tender thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
Lightly spray with olive oil.
Bake for 18–20 minutes or air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve with tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges, and fresh parsley.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Marinating Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Servings
4
