Description
Savor the taste of the Mediterranean with these Crispy Greek Chicken Tenders. Marinated in a zesty blend of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and aromatic herbs, these chicken tenders are coated with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and baked to perfection. They make an excellent appetizer or main dish that is sure to impress your family and friends at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and dredge each piece in panko breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Bake: Place coated chicken tenders on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken tender (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg