Crispy Chicken Greek Pasta (Printable)

Golden chicken with pasta, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta in a Mediterranean-style dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Crispy Chicken

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→ Pasta

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→ Greek Salad Mix

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→ Dressing

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# Directions:

01 - Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Set up three shallow bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko mixed with Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the third.
02 - Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into egg wash, then press firmly into panko mixture to coat evenly. Transfer to a plate until ready to fry.
03 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches without overcrowding, 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Bring large pot of salted water to rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until firm to the bite. Drain thoroughly and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking.
05 - Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley in large mixing bowl.
06 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Pour over salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
07 - Combine cooked pasta with dressed Greek salad mixture in large serving bowl, tossing well to distribute flavors. Top with crispy chicken bites. Garnish with additional feta and parsley if desired. Serve immediately while chicken remains crisp.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The contrast between hot, golden chicken and cool, crisp vegetables creates the most satisfying bite
  • It captures the essence of a Greek vacation without requiring a plane ticket
  • The crispy chicken stays remarkably crunchy even after being tossed with the dressed pasta
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  • The breading process works best when you designate one hand as your wet hand and one as your dry hand to avoid clumping the breadcrumbs
  • Letting the fried chicken rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels keeps it crispy on all sides by allowing air circulation
  • Tossing the pasta with a little olive oil immediately after draining prevents it from absorbing all the dressing before serving
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  • If your chicken pieces vary in size, start the larger ones in the oil first and add smaller pieces a minute later so everything finishes cooking at the same time
  • Double the dressing and use half to marinate the vegetables while the pasta cooks, which intensifies their flavor
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