Herbed Chicken Tenders Potato Wedges (Printer View)

Tender herbed chicken and crispy golden potato wedges for a flavorful, wholesome main dish.

# Components:

→ 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 - In a large bowl, toss potato wedges with olive oil, oregano, rosemary, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet.
03 - Bake the potato wedges for 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp.
04 - Whisk egg in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
05 - Dip each chicken tender in the egg, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb-herb mixture.
06 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken tenders in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - Optionally, keep cooked chicken warm in the oven while finishing all batches.
08 - Serve herbed chicken tenders with hot potato wedges, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and easy to prepare
  • Can be made gluten-free with simple swaps
02 -
  • Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free meal
  • Chicken tenders cook quickly so avoid overcooking for best juiciness
03 -
  • Bake the chicken tenders for a lighter option
  • Double the recipe and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days
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