Herbed Chicken & Potato Wedges (Printable)

Tender chicken coated in herbs, paired with crispy, golden-brown potato wedges for a delicious meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.3 lb chicken tenders
02 - 1 large egg
03 - ½ cup gluten-free or regular breadcrumbs
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp onion powder
08 - ½ tsp paprika
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

→ Potato Wedges

12 - 1.75 lb russet potatoes (about 4 medium), scrubbed and cut into wedges
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 tsp dried oregano
15 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
16 - ½ tsp garlic powder
17 - ½ tsp paprika
18 - ½ tsp salt
19 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ To Serve

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

# Method:

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 evenly coated. Spread wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet.
03 - Bake wedges for 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crispy.
04 - Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Dip each chicken tender in the egg, then thoroughly coat in the breadcrumb-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 internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Optionally, keep cooked chicken warm in the oven while finishing remaining batches.
08 - Plate herbed chicken tenders with hot potato wedges. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Family-friendly and flavorful
  • Gluten-free option available
02 -
  • To make gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • Baking option: Place breaded tenders on lined baking sheet, spray with oil and bake at 220°C (425°F) for 15–18 minutes flipping halfway
03 -
  • For extra crunch use panko breadcrumbs
  • Substitute sweet potatoes for a twist
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