Description
Crispy, flavorful Greek Chicken Tenders made at home in under 30 minutes! These Mediterranean-inspired chicken strips are easy, juicy, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into tenders
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (3g) dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 1 cup (100g) panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cut chicken into even-sized tenders, about 1-inch thick.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour buttermilk into a second shallow dish.
- Place panko bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then dip into buttermilk, and finally coat with panko, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a pinch of panko sizzles immediately.
- Place chicken tenders in the skillet without overcrowding. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Transfer to a wire rack to drain. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the skillet – work in batches if needed. Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness. Let tenders rest a few minutes before serving for maximum juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: greek chicken tenders, crispy chicken tenders, mediterranean chicken