Mediterranean Diet Crispy Chicken Sticks
Elevate your family dinner or healthy snack game with these Mediterranean Diet Crispy Chicken Sticks—a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! Tender strips of chicken breast are coated in a flavorful blend of whole wheat breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic Mediterranean herbs like oregano, thyme, and basil. Baked to golden perfection, these crunchy chicken sticks are drizzled with olive oil for a crisp texture and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a burst of zesty brightness. Ready in under 45 minutes, this nutritious dish is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with a refreshing salad or your favorite dipping sauce. Packed with protein and wholesome ingredients, it’s the ultimate Mediterranean-inspired comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 piece fresh lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with a little olive oil.
Slice the chicken breasts into strips about 1-inch wide and set aside.
In a shallow dish, combine the whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
In another shallow dish, beat the eggs lightly.
Dip each chicken strip first into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and then into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the crumbs onto the chicken to adhere.
Place the coated chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the chicken strips with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken sticks for added zest.
Serve with your favorite Mediterranean-inspired dipping sauce or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.9 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 748 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 4923 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 169.0 g | 338% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 1103 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1478 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
