Description
Crispy Golden Moroccan Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders served with a Herby Yogurt Dip, offering a flavorful and healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil for drizzling
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for dip)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for dip)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for dip)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (for dip)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for dip)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dip)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken tender first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Dip it into the beaten eggs, then coat it with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops of the chicken tenders with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the herby yogurt dip by mixing together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Once the chicken tenders are done, let them cool for a few minutes before serving with the herby yogurt dip.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken tenders in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before coating and baking.
- You can substitute the Greek yogurt with sour cream or a dairy-free yogurt alternative for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg