Preheat the Oven/Air Fryer:
Oven: Preheat to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking tray with parchment or foil and place a wire rack on top.
Air Fryer: Preheat to 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes
Prepare the Coating:
In a shallow bowl, combine panko, parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Coat the Chicken:
Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the panko mixture, pressing gently to coat.
Cook the Tenders:
Oven: Arrange chicken on the wire rack. Spray lightly with olive oil. Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
Air Fryer: Place tenders in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping at 6 minutes, until crispy and cooked through.
Serve:
Let rest for 2–3 minutes. Serve with tzatziki, lemon wedges, or inside a pita wrap.
Tips & Notes:
Use full-fat yogurt for richer flavor.
Don’t skip the wire rack if baking – it helps keep the tenders crispy.
You can freeze marinated chicken for quick meals later.
For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken (press into panko twice).
Nutrition (Per 1 Tender, approx., based on 8 tenders):
Calories: 160
Protein: 18g
Fat: 6g
Carbs: 8g
Fiber: 0.5g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 320mg
Enjoy!