Herbed Chicken Potato Wedges (Printable Version)

Tender chicken with herbs and crispy potato wedges make a satisfying and flavorful main for all ages.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.3 pounds chicken tenders
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/2 cup gluten-free or regular breadcrumbs
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking

→ Potato Wedges

12 - 1.75 pounds russet potatoes, about 4 medium, scrubbed and cut into wedges
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
16 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
17 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ To Serve

20 - Lemon wedges, optional
21 - Fresh parsley, chopped, optional

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss potato wedges with olive oil, oregano, rosemary, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until uniformly coated. Arrange wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet.
03 - Bake potato wedges for 35 minutes, turning once at the halfway point, until wedges are golden-brown and crisp.
04 - While potatoes bake, whisk egg in a shallow dish. In a separate bowl, blend breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Dip each chicken tender into the beaten egg, then dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb-herb mixture.
06 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken tenders in batches and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - If desired, transfer cooked tenders to the oven to keep warm while continuing with additional batches.
08 - Present herbed chicken tenders hot alongside potato wedges. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges if preferred.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Full of flavor from fresh and dried herbs
  • A complete meal with minimal dishes to wash
02 -
  • To make gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and always check labels
  • Contains eggs and possibly gluten if using regular breadcrumbs
03 -
  • For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs
  • Need a change, substitute sweet potatoes for the wedges
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