Golden crispy chicken bites combined with tender pasta, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and tangy feta in a Mediterranean-style dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crispy Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
09 - 1/3 cup olive oil for frying
→ Pasta
10 - 12 ounces short pasta (penne, fusilli, or rigatoni)
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - Salt for pasta water
→ Greek Salad Mix
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 cup diced cucumber
15 - 1/2 cup finely sliced red onion
16 - 1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
17 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
18 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
→ Dressing
19 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
20 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
21 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
22 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
23 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# How to Cook:
01 - Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Set up three separate bowls with flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and a mixture of panko, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the third. Dredge each chicken piece first in flour, then egg, then the panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure coating adheres. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking.
03 - In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley. Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
04 - In a large serving bowl, combine cooked pasta and Greek salad mixture. Toss well to incorporate all ingredients. Top with crispy chicken bites. Garnish with additional feta cheese and fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
