Description
Perfectly seasoned Greek Chicken Tenders deliver Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table with zesty herbs and tangy lemon. Crispy and tender, these juicy chicken strips bring authentic Greek taste that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds chicken tenders
Liquids and Seasonings:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Breading:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Whisk ½ cup olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Submerge 1.5 lbs chicken tenders completely in the marinade. Refrigerate for precisely 30 minutes.
- Heat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange three shallow dishes: first with ½ cup flour, second with 2 beaten eggs, third with 1 cup breadcrumbs mixed with ¼ cup parmesan.
- Drain chicken tenders from marinade and thoroughly blot excess liquid with paper towels.
- Roll each tender first through flour, ensuring complete coating, then dip in eggs, and finally roll in breadcrumb mixture.
- Position coated tenders on baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart to ensure crispy edges.
- Lightly mist tenders with cooking spray to help them turn golden brown.
- Roast for 15-18 minutes, rotating pan midway, until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before serving to seal in delicious juices.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken in lemon and herbs helps tenderize the meat and infuse deep Mediterranean flavor into every bite.
- Patting the chicken dry before coating ensures the breading sticks perfectly and creates a crispy, golden exterior.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour and crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Pair these Greek chicken tenders with tzatziki sauce or a simple Greek salad to complete the Mediterranean experience.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 484 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 679 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg