Crispy Chicken Greek Pasta (Printable Version)

Golden crispy chicken meets vibrant Mediterranean flavors in this satisfying pasta bowl with fresh vegetables.

# What You Need:

→ Crispy Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs, beaten
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - 1/3 cup olive oil, for frying

→ Pasta

10 - 12 oz short pasta (penne, fusilli, or rigatoni)
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - Salt, for pasta water

→ Greek Salad Mix

13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
15 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced
16 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
17 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
18 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

19 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
20 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
21 - 1 tsp dried oregano
22 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
23 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set up three shallow bowls: place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the third bowl.
02 - Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off excess, dip into egg wash, then press firmly into panko mixture to coat evenly on all sides.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
04 - Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. 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 a 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 a large serving bowl. Toss well. Top with crispy chicken bites. Garnish with additional feta and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy chicken stays perfectly crunchy even after being tossed with the juicy vegetables
  • Every bite has that perfect salty feta tang mixed with tender pasta
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like something from a Greek taverna
02 -
  • Do not skip the paper towel draining step or the breading will get soggy within minutes
  • Let the chicken rest for just a couple minutes before tossing so the coating has time to set
  • The salad can be prepped ahead but only dress it right before serving or everything gets watery
03 -
  • Use one hand for wet ingredients and one for dry to keep your fingers from getting completely coated in breading
  • Let the coated chicken sit on a wire rack for 10 minutes before frying to help the coating adhere better
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