Crispy Chicken Greek Pasta (Printable)

Golden chicken meets vibrant Greek-style vegetables and pasta for a satisfying Mediterranean meal.

# What You'll 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 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 oz 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 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 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 Make It:

01 - Set up three shallow bowls: place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, 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 on all sides.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 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 well 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. Top with crispy chicken bites. Garnish with additional feta and parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get that satisfying fried chicken crunch without needing a full deep fry setup
  • The warm pasta and cold salad combo creates this incredible temperature contrast that keeps every bite interesting
  • It looks impressive but comes together in under an hour with mostly pantry staples
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying chicken or the oil temperature will drop and you will end up with soggy coating
  • Let the fried chicken drain on a wire rack instead of paper towels to maintain that crunch on all sides
  • The salad can be prepped ahead but dress it right before tossing with the hot pasta so nothing gets wilted
03 -
  • Pat the chicken pieces completely dry before starting the dredging process or the coating will not stick properly
  • Test your oil temperature with a single piece of chicken first, it should sizzle immediately but not violently splatter
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