Herbed Chicken Tenders & Potato Wedges (Printer View)

Tender herbed chicken paired with crispy, golden potato wedges for a flavorful, wholesome 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 the oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - 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 prepared baking sheet.
03 - Bake the wedges for 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp.
04 - Whisk the 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 into the egg, then coat thoroughly with 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 cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
07 - Optionally keep cooked chicken warm in the oven while finishing remaining batches.
08 - Plate herbed chicken tenders with hot potato wedges, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This meal features both protein and a side in one simple recipe
  • Can be made gluten-free with easy swaps
02 -
  • Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this meal safe for gluten intolerance
  • Chicken tenders cook quickly, so avoid overcooking for juicy results
03 -
  • For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs
  • Bake the chicken tenders instead of pan-frying by spraying with oil and baking at 220°C for 15 to 18 minutes
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