Description
Crispy Greek Chicken Tenders bring Mediterranean flair right to your dinner table with bold seasoning and golden crunch. Marinated in yogurt and herbs, these tender chicken strips deliver a zesty flavor that makes weeknight cooking feel like a delicious Mediterranean vacation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 chicken tenderloins
- 0.5 cup almond flour or whole wheat breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or thyme
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, juice from 1 lemon, and 2 minced garlic cloves with dried herbs in a large bowl. This creates your tangy marinade base.
- Add 1½ pounds chicken tenderloins to the marinade. Coat them thoroughly and let sit for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Mix ½ cup almond flour, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 1½ teaspoons dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon dried parsley in a shallow dish. This creates your crispy coating.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Press each tenderloin into the flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Place coated tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet, keeping them separated.
- Bake chicken for 18-20 minutes, turning once halfway through. Your tenders should reach 165°F internal temperature and appear golden brown.
- Check chicken’s crispness by gently tapping the surface. A satisfying crunch means they’re perfectly done.
- Rest tenders for 3 minutes before serving. This helps retain their juicy interior.
- Plate with fresh lemon wedges and optional tzatziki for dipping.
Notes
- Marinating overnight deepens the flavor and helps the chicken stay extra tender, so plan ahead if possible.
- Almond flour works great for gluten-free diets, while breadcrumbs provide a traditional crispy coating for those without restrictions.
- For maximum crispiness, make sure your chicken tenders are patted completely dry before coating and don’t overcrowd the baking sheet or air fryer basket.
- Swap the Parmesan for nutritional yeast to make this recipe fully dairy-free while maintaining a savory, cheesy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20-35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 12533 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 2340 mg
- Fat: 496 g
- Saturated Fat: 103 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 393 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 95 g
- Fiber: 24 g
- Protein: 1224 g
- Cholesterol: 3429 mg