Herbed Chicken Potato Wedges (Print View)
Herbed chicken tenders paired with crispy potato wedges for a vibrant, comforting meal everyone will enjoy.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.3 lb 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 lb 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 Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and 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 evenly coated. Spread in a single layer on one baking sheet.
03 - Bake potatoes for 35 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and golden brown.
04 - Whisk egg in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
05 - Dip each chicken tender in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumb and herb mixture.
06 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken tenders in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Transfer cooked chicken tenders to the oven to keep warm while finishing all batches, if desired.
08 - Serve herbed chicken tenders alongside hot potato wedges, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and optional lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Uses simple pantry ingredients for both chicken and potatoes
- Ready for the oven in under twenty minutes
- Healthy twist with fresh herbs and gluten-free options
- Crowd-pleaser meal kids and adults both dig in to
02 -
- Balanced meal with plenty of protein and fiber
- Makes easy leftovers for lunch the next day
- Works perfectly for meal prep and freezer storage
- Homemade breadcrumbs with fresh herbs really round out the crust
03 -
- Whisk egg until frothy for best coating grab
- Always chop herbs fresh and stir into breadcrumbs last for bold flavor
- Let chicken finish cooking in the oven if you want perfectly juicy results every time