Crispy Greek Chicken Tenders

Here’s a delicious recipe for Crispy Greek Chicken Tenders — juicy inside, golden and crunchy outside, with bright Mediterranean flavors.

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Crispy Greek Chicken Tenders

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 ½ lbs (about 680g) chicken tenders (or chicken breasts cut into strips)

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

• ½ cup regular breadcrumbs

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken

   • In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   • Add chicken tenders, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).

2. Prepare coating

   • In a shallow dish, mix panko, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan.

3. Coat the chicken

   • Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.

   • Dredge each tender in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so it sticks.

4. Cook

   • Oven method: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.

   • Air fryer method: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

   • Pan-fry method: Heat 3–4 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook tenders 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and fully cooked.

5. Serve

   • Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

   • Serve with tzatziki, hummus, or a Greek salad.